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X536 XFG

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,260 mi
Last recorded80,260 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX536 XFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2011 80,260 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2011 80,260 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 78,111 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 78,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 76,238 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 76,238 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 74,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 74,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,503 miles

SLIGHT BULGE IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL

Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,713 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 48,236 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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X536 XFG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X536 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 X536 XFG registered?

X536 XFG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is X536 XFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X536 XFG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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