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X997 SUB

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,084 mi
Last recorded66,084 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 SUB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2013 66,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 66,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres scrubbing on edges

Fail 15 Sep 2012 58,246 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 58,246 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,638 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 54,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,210 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,178 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,589 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,425 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 33,200 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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X997 SUB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X997 SUB, 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 X997 SUB registered?

X997 SUB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X997 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X997 SUB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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