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AY57 XAJ

2007 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,921 mi
Last recorded130,921 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 XAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 130,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 123,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front discs brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Reverse light not working.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 114,581 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 114,581 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,818 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,311 miles

Front tyres low on edges and perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2014 76,650 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 76,650 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres showing signs of age (cracking in tread)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 61,556 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres showing signs of age (cracking in tread)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,588 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,772 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 37,772 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,349 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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AY57 XAJ is a 2007 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 66,126 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 AY57 XAJ, 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 19 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY57 XAJ registered?

AY57 XAJ is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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