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X343 GDG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,203 mi
Last recorded68,203 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 GDG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 68,203 miles

Anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers smeary

Fail 13 May 2019 68,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers smeary

Pass 11 May 2018 63,831 miles

Antiroll bar bushes worn

Brake hoses deteriorated

Coolant leak

Coolant low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside front wheel has minor damage

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Tyres perished

Wipers poor

Fail 11 May 2018 63,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Antiroll bar bushes worn

Brake hoses deteriorated

Coolant leak

Coolant low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside front wheel has minor damage

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Tyres perished

Wipers poor

Pass 9 May 2017 57,956 miles

Rear Tyres perished/cracked.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,232 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 57,229 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,859 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,233 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,211 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,016 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 47,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,570 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,313 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,593 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,097 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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X343 GDG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 X343 GDG, 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 X343 GDG registered?

X343 GDG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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