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X956 BHT

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,616 mi
Last recorded149,616 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 BHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 149,616 miles

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

WIPERS POOR CLEARANCE

Pass 20 Aug 2011 140,113 miles

Battery insecure

Both Front brake discs corroded.

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Front towing eye is broken.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2011 139,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front towing eye broken

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2008 133,609 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 133,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 120,346 miles

rear w/blade mising

Fail 21 Apr 2007 120,181 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear w/blade missing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 108,163 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r brake dragging

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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X956 BHT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,783cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X956 BHT, 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 X956 BHT registered?

X956 BHT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X956 BHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X956 BHT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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