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A3 SGG

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,977 mi
Last recorded54,977 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 54,977 miles

Advise movement in both front seat backs.

Advise scratches across wind screen.

both front wipers split but still clearing screen.

Fail 1 Dec 2008 54,977 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Advise movement in both front seat backs.

Advise scratches across wind screen.

both front wipers split but still clearing screen.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 49,463 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,463 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 45,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tryes starting to perish

rear dics corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2006 45,238 miles

all 4 tryes starting to perish

rear dics corroded

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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A3 SGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 SGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 SGG registered?

A3 SGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is A3 SGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 SGG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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