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X293 VNO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,403 mi
Last recorded142,403 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX293 VNO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 142,403 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 142,403 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,875 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 100,152 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2011 88,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 88,684 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 85,001 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Front foot brake imbalance and o/s/f brake disc warped, Exhaust clamp damaged, Oil leaks, Damage n/s/f mirror unit, Chips in front screen.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 85,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Front foot brake imbalance and o/s/f brake disc warped, Exhaust clamp damaged, Oil leaks, Damage n/s/f mirror unit, Chips in front screen.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 74,560 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,529 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight binding o/s/f wheel

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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X293 VNO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X293 VNO, 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 X293 VNO registered?

X293 VNO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X293 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X293 VNO shows 12 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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