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X753 VUB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,500 mi
Last recorded40,500 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX753 VUB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,500 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 40,500 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,400 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,596 miles

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

both rear tyre treads starting to scrub edges/slight cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

brake fluid level low/dark

misting around power steering pump/rack

Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,939 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 29,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tread worn †o/s/r tread side walls cracked

slight corrosion on rear flexy ferrules

slight misting on power steering rack

slight play in o/s inner track rod end

Pass 30 Jan 2006 26,561 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VUB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X753 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

X753 VUB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 February 2001.

Is X753 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X753 VUB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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