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X485 HVT

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,875 mi
Last recorded87,875 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 HVT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,875 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,133 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,646 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,375 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 67,660 miles

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

fan belt badly frayed

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,338 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 58,044 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 57,952 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,350 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 53,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 50,778 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 50,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 45,069 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 39,427 miles

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

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

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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X485 HVT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X485 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 X485 HVT registered?

X485 HVT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X485 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X485 HVT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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