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X598 GBB

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,111 mi
Last recorded140,111 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX598 GBB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 140,111 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 96,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 120,992 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 120,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 111,307 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 111,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 101,297 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 101,297 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 89,547 miles

o/s head light damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2009 89,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s head light damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2008 73,352 miles

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

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,042 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,128 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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X598 GBB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X598 GBB, 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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X598 GBB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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