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X283 FGX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,994 mi
Last recorded75,994 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 FGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 75,994 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 75,794 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,504 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,008 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,333 miles

BOTH rear tyres slightly perished/cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,585 miles

BOTH rear tyres perished (cords not exposed)

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2012 57,867 miles

Near side rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,867 miles

Near side rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,235 miles

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

Front brake disks worn

Fail 13 Apr 2011 55,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disks worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,681 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 11 Apr 2009 47,830 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 42,723 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 42,723 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,515 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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X283 FGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X283 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 X283 FGX registered?

X283 FGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X283 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X283 FGX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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