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X259 FOD

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,129 mi
Last recorded86,129 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 FOD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,129 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 86,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S mirror glass broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear number plates getting deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,605 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,841 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,178 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2008 63,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2007 56,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,646 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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X259 FOD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X259 FOD, 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 X259 FOD registered?

X259 FOD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X259 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X259 FOD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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