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X276 FGX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,157 mi
Last recorded108,157 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX276 FGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,157 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2010 108,157 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 105,652 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 99,592 miles

nearside mirror back missing

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

water at offside rear lamp unit

Pass 10 Apr 2006 91,990 miles

1. Nsr tyre is worn on inner edge †2. Bodykit is fitted †3. Rear brake discs are corroded & worn †4. Rear brake pads are low †5. Nsr tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

6. Slight play in steering †7. Brake flexi hoses are perrished & ferrules are corroded †8. Rear silencer is in poor condition †9. Front to rear steel brake pipes are corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2006 91,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

1. Brake fluid is on minimum †2. Nsf tyre is worn on inner edge †3. Bodykit is fitted †4. Rear Brake discs are corroded & won †5. Nsf Tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

6. Nsf & Osf inner brake pads are low †7. Some play in steering †8. Brake flexi hoses are starting to perrish & ferrules are corroded †9. Rear silencer is in poor condition

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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X276 FGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 X276 FGX, 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 X276 FGX registered?

X276 FGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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