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X891 NGG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,130 mi
Last recorded94,130 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX891 NGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,130 miles

battery slightly insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2013 94,122 miles

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

battery slightly insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,892 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside side repeater slighly insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,014 miles

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

dampness around brake fluid header tank area.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 73,009 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

dampness around brake fluid header tank area.

noticed old grease around offside driveshaft c/v gaiter area.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,823 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/F tyre sidewall heavily perished, and worn at edge.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 59,823 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

N/S/F tyre sidewall heavily perished, and worn at edge.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 53,896 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 53,896 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,186 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,599 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 43,758 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,577 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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X891 NGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X891 NGG, 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 X891 NGG registered?

X891 NGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 February 2001.

Is X891 NGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X891 NGG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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