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X897 PGO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,567 mi
Last recorded123,567 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 PGO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 123,567 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 120,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

blue tint to headlights when on dipped beam .pattern on beam tester showing white light.

child seat fitted to n/s/r.

cut in n/s/f inner sidewall [not to ply]

front brake discs corroded and pitted.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 120,027 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

blue tint to headlights when on dipped beam .pattern on beam tester showing white light.

cut in n/s/f inner sidewall [not to ply]

front brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 119,959 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 119,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 106,896 miles

tinted windows.

Fail 12 Jan 2009 106,442 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light is on.

tinted windows.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 96,279 miles

all side and rear windows heavily tinted.

lower engine stabiliser rear bush badly worn resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 88,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 71,607 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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X897 PGO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X897 PGO, 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 X897 PGO registered?

X897 PGO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 February 2001.

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