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X485 VSF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,175 mi
Last recorded149,175 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 VSF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2013 149,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 149,175 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 128,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 128,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 12 Jan 2011 116,893 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 116,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 106,872 miles

brake bind nearside rear wheel

brake bind offside rear wheel

engine managment light on

Fail 11 Jan 2010 106,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

brake bind nearside rear wheel

brake bind offside rear wheel

engine managment light on

Pass 13 Jan 2009 96,212 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 85,252 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 71,003 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 58,755 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 58,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VSF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 X485 VSF, 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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X485 VSF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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