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X912 XSF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,738 mi
Last recorded122,738 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX912 XSF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 122,738 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 122,738 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 111,532 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear door wont open

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Dec 2010 111,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear door wont open

nearside wiper blade torn at edge

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Nov 2009 96,669 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on outtside edge

Fail 12 Nov 2009 96,664 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on outtside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2008 78,746 miles

brake pipes at rear hidden by heat shield cannot be checked for condition.

slight corrosion on offside rear brake hose ferrules.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 78,570 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes at rear hidden by heat shield cannot be checked for condition.

slight corrosion on offside rear brake hose ferrules.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 56,171 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,989 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 34,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 32,159 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 32,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front brakes sticking

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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X912 XSF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X912 XSF, 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 X912 XSF registered?

X912 XSF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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