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X529 XFG

2001 Renault Megane

Bronze Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,208 mi
Last recorded153,208 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX529 XFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 153,208 miles

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

nail nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2015 153,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nail nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2015 142,067 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 131,193 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 121,787 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2012 110,296 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 100,528 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 91,556 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 80,838 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,582 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 57,380 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 46,407 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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X529 XFG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 X529 XFG, 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 X529 XFG registered?

X529 XFG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X529 XFG safe to buy?

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