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X585 EVO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,855 mi
Last recorded95,855 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX585 EVO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,855 miles

chips in zone a & zone b of screen

engine oil weeps

engine stabiliser bush worn

exhaust joint loose & poor fit

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

wipers split

Fail 22 Feb 2012 95,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chips in zone a & zone b of screen

engine oil weeps

engine stabiliser bush worn

exhaust joint loose & poor fit

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

wipers split

Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 89,974 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 82,276 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,169 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 77,160 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine making noise

nearside front sidelight dull

water leak from engine

Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,448 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 905 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 55,254 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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X585 EVO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X585 EVO, 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 X585 EVO registered?

X585 EVO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is X585 EVO safe to buy?

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