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X142 PGV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,997 mi
Last recorded63,997 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX142 PGV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,997 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 63,264 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 63,161 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 55,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack up.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,222 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X142 PGV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X142 PGV, 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 X142 PGV registered?

X142 PGV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X142 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X142 PGV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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