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X165 XAT

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,021 mi
Last recorded186,021 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX165 XAT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 186,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear anti-vibration bar heavily corroded

slight pitting to rear brake discs

Pass 7 Apr 2015 165,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear anti-vibration bar heavily corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 150,847 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres close limit

rear flexi unions

slight bind on offside front and both rear brakes

Fail 6 Mar 2014 150,837 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear flexi unions

slight bind on offside front and both rear brakes

Pass 25 Feb 2013 139,698 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 124,980 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 110,610 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 97,163 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 97,163 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,028 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 68,792 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 68,765 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 65,918 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 65,918 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine oil dipstick broken

Pass 3 Jun 2006 62,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X165 XAT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X165 XAT, 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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X165 XAT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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