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X708 GMO

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,915 mi
Last recorded125,915 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 GMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 125,915 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 125,911 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,149 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 98,015 miles

Nearside 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 10 Apr 2010 93,279 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 91,065 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 87,940 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 87,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 84,457 miles

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,052 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 84,051 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 75,350 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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X708 GMO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X708 GMO, 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 X708 GMO registered?

X708 GMO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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