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X461 FCY

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,865 mi
Last recorded94,865 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX461 FCY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 94,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 94,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play shockie bearing seizing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 82,195 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 82,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 71,856 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 62,184 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 62,184 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 60,603 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,350 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,035 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,350 miles

boot catch defective

Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,889 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 56,889 miles

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 55,704 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 55,704 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,720 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2012 53,228 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,228 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 51,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,714 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,366 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 50,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,354 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,856 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,194 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 34,358 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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X461 FCY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X461 FCY, 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 X461 FCY registered?

X461 FCY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X461 FCY safe to buy?

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