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X699 SOG

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,058 mi
Last recorded119,058 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX699 SOG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 119,058 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

nearside front tyre close to limit

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded

front inner anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

nearside front outer cv gaitor cracked

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside front track rod end has slight play in ball joint

offside rear tyre close to limit

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 119,058 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded

front inner anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

nearside front outer cv gaitor cracked

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside front track rod end has slight play in ball joint

offside rear tyre close to limit

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,491 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rearoff side passager door child locks on

Pass 16 Nov 2013 100,336 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front anti roll bar bushes cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2012 97,114 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 92,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Nov 2011 92,868 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Nov 2010 86,229 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 86,225 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 79,248 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 71,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,052 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 64,052 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 55,294 miles

n/s cv boot poor condition

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear suspension cross bar in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,506 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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X699 SOG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X699 SOG, 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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X699 SOG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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