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X566 MGA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,615 mi
Last recorded86,615 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX566 MGA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 86,615 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,296 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,450 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,655 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 47,603 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 47,603 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Wind screen washers require adjustment

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,470 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,149 miles

gearbox oil leak

o/s outer c v gaiter has a slight leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,482 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 40,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,343 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,660 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,867 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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X566 MGA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X566 MGA, 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 X566 MGA registered?

X566 MGA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 February 2001.

Is X566 MGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X566 MGA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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