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X496 SOE

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,377 mi
Last recorded59,377 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX496 SOE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 59,363 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported front of silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,248 miles

O/S/R Sill draining bung corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 26 Nov 2014 57,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R Sill draining bung corroded but not seriously weakend

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,918 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

the lateral bar under the rear of the vehicle is corroded and holed

Fail 13 Nov 2013 53,918 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

the lateral bar under the rear of the vehicle is corroded and holed

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,555 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 50,555 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,073 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 44,073 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,649 miles

Both n/s & o/s/r tyres have ageing cracks.

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 37,649 miles

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

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

Both n/s & o/s/r tyres have ageing cracks.

Both rear wheel bearings are noisey but not rough.

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,416 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,095 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 26,268 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,535 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,952 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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X496 SOE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X496 SOE, 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 X496 SOE registered?

X496 SOE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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