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X753 FGX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,206 mi
Last recorded132,206 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX753 FGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 132,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 131,918 miles

Rear cross brace corroded

engine management light on

Fail 22 Sep 2020 131,918 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear cross brace corroded

engine management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2019 131,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 129,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear cross brace corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 124,251 miles

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 124,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 119,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 119,389 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 116,568 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear cross brace corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 111,586 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 111,586 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 105,121 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 96,521 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 88,446 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 88,446 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 79,578 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 79,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 70,545 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,916 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 61,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 52,993 miles

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)

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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X753 FGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X753 FGX, 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 X753 FGX registered?

X753 FGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X753 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X753 FGX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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