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X288 FGX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,420 mi
Last recorded96,420 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 FGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 96,420 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 84,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Feb 2013 84,673 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear and sidewall damage n/s rear tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2012 75,423 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear and sidewall damage n/s rear tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2011 66,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,829 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 49,289 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,157 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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X288 FGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X288 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X288 FGX registered?

X288 FGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X288 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X288 FGX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X288 FGX have outstanding finance?

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