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X798 FUY

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,507 mi
Last recorded113,507 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 FUY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 113,507 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 113,506 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 109,072 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 109,072 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 104,138 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,138 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 99,732 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 95,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 95,871 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 90,093 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 83,333 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 77,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 77,904 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 72,324 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 72,324 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 64,868 miles

N/S/R N/S/F O/S/R Tyres close to limit @ 2mm

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 55,764 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 46,402 miles

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

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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X798 FUY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X798 FUY, 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 X798 FUY registered?

X798 FUY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X798 FUY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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