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X573 FOD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,193 mi
Last recorded120,193 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX573 FOD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 120,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2013 120,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 111,084 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Oil leak.

Rear brake pads worn thin.

Rear exhaust deterioated.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 111,083 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Oil leak.

Rear brake pads worn thin.

Rear exhaust deterioated.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 108,325 miles

Air bag light on.

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Offside front c.v gaiter damp.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 108,316 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air bag light on.

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Offside front c.v gaiter damp.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 102,837 miles

advise slight play in o/s steering arm

rear selt belt not checked

Fail 24 Mar 2010 102,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear seat belt not checked

advise slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 1 May 2009 99,115 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 99,115 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 92,129 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2008 92,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 79,888 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 79,886 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 69,579 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 67,824 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and pressure low

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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X573 FOD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X573 FOD, 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 X573 FOD registered?

X573 FOD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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