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X226 GDD

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,197 mi
Last recorded67,197 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 GDD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 67,197 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 67,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,345 miles

Body flex bar rusted away

Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,490 miles

Body flex bar rusted away

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,379 miles

Body flex cross member very rusty and holed

Fail 28 Jun 2013 60,778 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear body flex bar very rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,778 miles

Rear body flex bar very rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,473 miles

some corrosion in lateral bar across floorpan

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,978 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 56,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 55,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,396 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 52,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,502 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,312 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 46,514 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 7,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 42,801 miles

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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X226 GDD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X226 GDD, 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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How do I check the history of X226 GDD?

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What year was X226 GDD registered?

X226 GDD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X226 GDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X226 GDD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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