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X56 VSS

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,399 mi
Last recorded85,399 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX56 VSS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,399 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise oil low

Fail 1 Mar 2013 85,399 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise oil low

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,719 miles

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

rear x bar corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,712 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,252 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 57,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,102 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 53,045 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

advise offside and nearside c.v. boot inner clips in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,698 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,593 miles

advise nearside door mirror glass cracked

front brake imbalance near limit 23%

Pass 1 Feb 2006 35,042 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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X56 VSS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X56 VSS, 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 X56 VSS registered?

X56 VSS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 January 2001.

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