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X779 BNU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,196 mi
Last recorded112,196 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX779 BNU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 112,196 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,627 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 100,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,522 miles

coolant leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 97,522 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,546 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,523 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 88,853 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,010 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 76,398 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 69,164 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 69,164 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,641 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 62,641 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,517 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,806 miles

check tracking

exhaust noisey

front brake discs poor on inner

front tyres worn on outer edge

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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X779 BNU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X779 BNU, 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 X779 BNU registered?

X779 BNU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X779 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X779 BNU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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