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X574 OCT

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,585 mi
Last recorded123,585 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX574 OCT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 123,585 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 123,585 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 114,874 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,874 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 105,118 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 105,118 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 96,068 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 96,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,704 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 22 Jul 2010 77,428 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 69,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,745 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,849 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 61,789 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,789 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 53,975 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,975 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,971 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X574 OCT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X574 OCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X574 OCT?

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What year was X574 OCT registered?

X574 OCT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X574 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X574 OCT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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