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X523 XMS

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,072 mi
Last recorded75,072 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 XMS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,072 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 75,071 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,012 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,040 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 71,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 69,311 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 69,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 67,111 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 67,110 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,943 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 62,148 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 62,147 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,625 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 49,084 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 49,084 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2005 38,888 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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X523 XMS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X523 XMS, 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 X523 XMS registered?

X523 XMS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X523 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X523 XMS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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