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X623 XHC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,035 mi
Last recorded132,035 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX623 XHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2012 132,035 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 132,035 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 117,739 miles

Battery insecure

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

both side front brake disc inner faces stsrting to corrode

Fail 1 Aug 2011 117,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

both side front brake disc inner faces stsrting to corrode

Pass 16 Aug 2010 114,782 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 114,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 105,332 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 105,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 97,754 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 21 Aug 2008 97,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 10 Aug 2007 86,422 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 78,525 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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X623 XHC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 X623 XHC, 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 X623 XHC registered?

X623 XHC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is X623 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X623 XHC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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