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X59 CRD

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,712 mi
Last recorded139,712 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 CRD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 139,712 miles

front number plate cracked

front pads getting low

o/s/f door sticky to open from outside

o/s/r tyre getting low

stonechip in zone A

Fail 26 May 2012 139,702 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate cracked

front pads getting low

o/s/f door sticky to open from outside

o/s/r tyre getting low

stonechip in zone A

Pass 14 May 2011 123,850 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre getting low

stonechip in zone A

Pass 18 May 2010 109,641 miles

Nearside 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)

f/ no plate damaged

n/s damage

Pass 25 Feb 2009 95,334 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 95,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 88,360 miles

Oil leak

belly pan fitted

both front fog lamp lenses damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 88,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

belly pan fitted

both front fog lamp lenses damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 72,919 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 72,919 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate cracked

offside front foglamp lens damaged

offside front tyre read low 3mm

Pass 23 Dec 2005 58,274 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 58,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X59 CRD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X59 CRD, 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 X59 CRD registered?

X59 CRD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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