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X872 XUG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,603 mi
Last recorded117,603 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX872 XUG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 117,603 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 112,404 miles

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

n/s front wheel bearing sightly noise on road test

Fail 30 May 2013 112,404 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,530 miles

front & rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 88,308 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,547 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 82,545 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 76,937 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 76,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 70,956 miles

slight play in steering rack

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,050 miles

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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X872 XUG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X872 XUG, 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 X872 XUG registered?

X872 XUG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 February 2001.

Is X872 XUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X872 XUG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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