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X656 GHE

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,132 mi
Last recorded87,132 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX656 GHE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 87,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 85,373 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,983 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 81,977 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 81,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 81,490 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 81,489 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,811 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,224 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,943 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 74,973 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,572 miles

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

advise nearside rear brake binding slightly

advise offside rear brake disc inner surface corroded

advise scratches in screen

Fail 26 Apr 2012 68,572 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear brake binding slightly

advise offside rear brake disc inner surface corroded

advise scratches in screen

Pass 4 May 2011 62,166 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 62,166 miles

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

advise both front abs reluctor rings broken

Pass 4 May 2010 54,462 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front and offside front abs rings cracked / abs warning lamp not on at time of test

Fail 4 May 2010 54,462 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front and offside front abs rings cracked / abs warning lamp not on at time of test

Pass 7 May 2009 47,286 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f abs rings broken - no warning light on at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,358 miles

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

n/s/frt and o/s/frt abs rings broken no light on at time of test

Pass 1 May 2007 36,173 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 36,173 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 30,453 miles

rear brakes binding on slightly

Fail 10 May 2006 30,453 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes binding on slightly

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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X656 GHE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X656 GHE, 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 X656 GHE registered?

X656 GHE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 January 2001.

Is X656 GHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X656 GHE shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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