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AY57 XAR

2007 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,265 mi
Last recorded104,265 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 XAR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 104,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,247 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 102,245 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both inner tie rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 100,063 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 100,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 94,506 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 94,425 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,343 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 86,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,446 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 78,253 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,239 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 69,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,788 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,211 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 48,211 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,454 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 37,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,198 miles

near side rear brake rubbing slightly, rear service brake application slightly uneven

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 XAR is a 2007 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 AY57 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

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

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