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X315 FGX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

44,500 mi
Last recorded44,500 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX315 FGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,500 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 44,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,005 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 42,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 40,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,903 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,720 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 40,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,654 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 36,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,990 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 34,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,947 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 31,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 30,859 miles

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 29 Jan 2007 28,082 miles

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

front wiperblades split at ends

Pass 28 Jan 2006 25,425 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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X315 FGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X315 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 X315 FGX registered?

X315 FGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X315 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X315 FGX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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