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X486 HVT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,359 mi
Last recorded79,359 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX486 HVT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 79,359 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 66,379 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 66,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,430 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,006 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,209 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,519 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cuts in both front tyre walls, but not to cords. o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

front spoiler starting to come adrift

Fail 11 Jan 2008 27,519 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cuts in both front tyre walls, but not to cords. o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

front spoiler starting to come adrift

no center stop light

Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,539 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 14,708 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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X486 HVT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X486 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 X486 HVT registered?

X486 HVT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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