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X42 XSG

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,082 mi
Last recorded85,082 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 XSG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 85,082 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 80,895 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 75,942 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 75,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted but seat belt not fastened

Pass 19 May 2012 71,035 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2012 70,974 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/s/r tye close to min wear indicators and outer sidewall perished

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 65,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play from n s f wheel feels like bearing but will need checking when track rod end is done

Fail 7 May 2011 65,369 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play from n s f wheel feels like bearing but will need checking when track rod end is done

Pass 7 May 2010 59,515 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 59,515 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,931 miles

Exhaust centre joint slightly blowing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,802 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 46,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 40,337 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 34,700 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 34,684 miles

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

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

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

near side rear tyre excess nials

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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X42 XSG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X42 XSG, 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 X42 XSG registered?

X42 XSG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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