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X756 FGX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,133 mi
Last recorded95,133 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX756 FGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,133 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Dec 2010 90,075 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 90,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 86,224 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 86,224 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,734 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 81,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 79,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front lower ball joint shroud split

Offside front inner wing shroud insecure

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside track rod end joint

Pass 29 Jan 2007 76,308 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 75,891 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 75,891 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 68,403 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 68,403 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X756 FGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X756 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 X756 FGX registered?

X756 FGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is X756 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X756 FGX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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