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X698 FGM

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,359 mi
Last recorded148,359 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 FGM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 148,359 miles

boot release poor condition

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

washers poor

Fail 17 Mar 2017 148,359 miles

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

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

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

boot release poor condition

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

washers poor

Pass 3 May 2016 146,553 miles

boot release button poor condition

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

washers poor

Pass 13 Apr 2015 144,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 144,701 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 142,566 miles

1. N/S/F mirror needs attention; slightly damaged.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 142,566 miles

1. N/S/F mirror needs attention; slightly damaged.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 135,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 135,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 127,397 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 119,382 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front bodywork damage

Fail 24 Jun 2011 119,382 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front bodywork damage

Pass 29 Apr 2010 109,077 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 109,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 97,711 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 85,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 72,280 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 60,117 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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X698 FGM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 X698 FGM, 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 X698 FGM registered?

X698 FGM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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