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X998 AGX

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,523 mi
Last recorded117,523 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 AGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,523 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 117,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 110,501 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear discs

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2015 110,501 miles

wear discs

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,591 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 100,591 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

steel wheel offside front

Fail 9 Mar 2013 83,400 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 83,400 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,982 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 65,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,969 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split at ends

Fail 24 Mar 2011 46,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,778 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to get low on inner edge

slight roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jan 2010 32,778 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre starting to get low on inner edge

slight roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,396 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,602 miles

n/s rear tyre pressure low ,possible punchure inflated to correct pressure at time of test.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 24,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre pressure low ,possible punchure inflated to correct pressure at time of test.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 21,213 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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X998 AGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X998 AGX, 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 X998 AGX registered?

X998 AGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 January 2001.

Is X998 AGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X998 AGX shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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