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X492 TUD

2001 Renault Megane

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,181 mi
Last recorded97,181 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 TUD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2008 97,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2008 97,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2007 90,250 miles

near side front trye has slight side wall damage

Fail 28 Mar 2007 90,236 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

near side rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2006 81,671 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 81,657 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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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X492 TUD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X492 TUD, 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 X492 TUD registered?

X492 TUD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X492 TUD safe to buy?

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