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X764 FGX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,366 mi
Last recorded142,366 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX764 FGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 142,366 miles

front shocks slight weak on bounce test

n/side front tyre worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 133,542 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 124,146 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

hazard switch sticky

knocking noise heard on road test

n/s inner c.v.gaitor split

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 21 Jan 2010 123,974 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

hazard switch sticky

knocking noise heard on road test

n/s inner c.v.gaitor split

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 22 Jan 2009 116,773 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 108,181 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

excess wear in both rear inner CV joints.

rear prop-shaft bonded coupling to differential flange coming unbonded.

strengthener mounting on off-side front of chassis loose.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 108,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

excess wear in both rear inner CV joints.

near-side rear axle bump stop breaking off.

off-side rear axle bump stop broken off.

rear prop-shaft bonded coupling to differential flange coming unbonded.

strengthener mounting on off-side front of chassis loose.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 95,277 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2006 85,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

propshaft defective

rear gerabox mount rubber split,advise.

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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X764 FGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X764 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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X764 FGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2001.

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