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X663 XFG

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,677 mi
Last recorded128,677 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX663 XFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 128,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 111,960 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

adv on both front wiper worn and split

Fail 24 Oct 2013 111,960 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

adv on both front wiper worn and split

Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,297 miles

adv on near side front tyre on 1.6m on both edges

adv on off side front tyre on 1.6m on both edges

Fail 11 Oct 2012 94,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

adv on near side front tyre on 1.6m on both edges

adv on off side front tyre on 1.6m on both edges

Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,294 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 86,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front discs rusty on inside

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,210 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 77,210 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,025 miles

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

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

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

front number plate starting to crack

Pass 14 May 2008 62,670 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 62,670 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 57,777 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 57,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,374 miles

near side rear tyre worn to the limit on tread depth in places

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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X663 XFG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X663 XFG, 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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X663 XFG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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