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AY10 XBN

2010 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

175,639 mi
Last recorded175,639 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Renault Megane70,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 XBN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 175,639 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 175,635 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 165,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 165,870 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 155,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 155,496 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 149,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 149,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 135,684 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 135,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 120,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 120,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 107,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 107,144 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 92,749 miles

Rear discs wearing thin

front no plate cracking

Fail 27 May 2016 92,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear discs wearing thin

front no plate cracking

Fail 4 May 2016 91,947 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,762 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,886 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

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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AY10 XBN is a 2010 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2010 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 70,228 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 AY10 XBN, 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 16 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY10 XBN is a 2010 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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