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X878 GAT

2001 Renault Megane

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,536 mi
Last recorded87,536 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 GAT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,536 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)

rear lateral bar heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes greased

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,227 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 82,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,138 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,174 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,986 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,237 miles

offside headlight loose on bottom but not insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,402 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 70,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,489 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,025 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 67,021 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

n/s rear door extensive damage

Pass 24 Mar 2006 61,095 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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X878 GAT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X878 GAT, 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 X878 GAT registered?

X878 GAT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X878 GAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X878 GAT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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