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X717 XFG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,809 mi
Last recorded132,809 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 XFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 132,809 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 132,781 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 119,860 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 119,648 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 103,951 miles

STRONG ADVISE; OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING WORN.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 98,327 miles

rear wiper blade split on ends

dents on o/s/f wing n/s/r wing

slight noise starting on o/s/r wheel bearing

two of the front washer jets needs adjusting

tyre wear starting on n/s/f

Pass 16 Jan 2007 90,612 miles

Engine/gearbox rear stabiliser bar bushes worn.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter weeping.

Possible slight roughness developing in offside rear wheel bearings.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 73,655 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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X717 XFG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X717 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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X717 XFG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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