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X618 XFX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,509 mi
Last recorded87,509 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX618 XFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,509 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,848 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 83,848 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,807 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

slight interaction on n/s/r lights

Pass 25 Jun 2014 78,790 miles

Battery loose in tray

General curb damage to all wheels and tyre walls

Slight leak around n/s/f inner cv gaiter

Some distortion to n/s/f road wheel rim

Some knocking in front suspension

Some service wear, corrosion and light scoring to front brake discs

Some wear and movement to front suspension arms

Unusual noise from belt end of engine

Fail 23 Jun 2014 78,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Battery loose in tray

General curb damage to all wheels and tyre walls

Slight leak around n/s/f inner cv gaiter

Some distortion to n/s/f road wheel rim

Some knocking in front suspension

Some service wear, corrosion and light scoring to front brake discs

Some wear and movement to front suspension arms

Unusual noise from belt end of engine

Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,877 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 72,816 miles

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

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

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

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

engine steady bar bush worn.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 72,816 miles

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

engine steady bar bush worn.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,818 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 68,818 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,959 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 61,959 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,446 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,852 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 50,886 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 50,863 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 46,310 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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X618 XFX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X618 XFX, 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 X618 XFX registered?

X618 XFX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X618 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X618 XFX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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