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X476 HVT

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,038 mi
Last recorded109,038 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX476 HVT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 109,038 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 109,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 102,100 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2014 102,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 94,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 94,970 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 81,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,281 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,610 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,486 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 44,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,184 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 34,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,941 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 27,735 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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X476 HVT 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 X476 HVT, 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 X476 HVT registered?

X476 HVT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X476 HVT safe to buy?

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