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X995 CLG

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,603 mi
Last recorded132,603 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX995 CLG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 132,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine light on at time of test

rear gearbox mounting modified

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 20 May 2013 132,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on at time of test

rear gearbox mounting modified

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 May 2012 124,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine warning light on

Fail 12 May 2012 124,414 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine warning light on

Pass 14 May 2011 112,387 miles

engine management light on

front discs worn and rusty

near side cv boot pin hole

Fail 13 May 2011 112,372 miles

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

engine management light on.

Fail 13 May 2011 112,353 miles

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 6 May 2010 104,173 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 104,029 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2009 96,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 88,082 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 88,082 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 85,188 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,164 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 68,671 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on

front brake fluctuation

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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X995 CLG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X995 CLG, 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 X995 CLG registered?

X995 CLG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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