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X338 BGX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,143 mi
Last recorded97,143 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 BGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 97,143 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 97,137 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 92,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 87,334 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 87,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,535 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 72,746 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 72,746 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,405 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 63,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs quite heavily corroded.

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,838 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,292 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,935 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 40,935 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,282 miles

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

advise inner faces of both front brake discs worn near to limits

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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X338 BGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X338 BGX, 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 X338 BGX registered?

X338 BGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X338 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X338 BGX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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