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X139 VYD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

171,084 mi
Last recorded171,084 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX139 VYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 171,084 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 164,508 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 164,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 158,269 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy on rotation.

Rear acoustic dampener beam badly corroded.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 158,269 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy on rotation.

Rear acoustic dampener beam badly corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 151,746 miles

O/S/R wheel bearing noisy on rotation.

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

Rear acoustic dampener beam badly corroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 151,746 miles

O/S/R wheel bearing noisy on rotation.

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear acoustic dampener beam badly corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 145,384 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges - RECOMMEND tracking is checked.

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

O/S/R wheel bearing noisy on rotation - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Rear acoustic dampener beam badly corroded.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 145,384 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges - RECOMMEND tracking is checked.

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

O/S/R wheel bearing noisy on rotation - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Rear acoustic dampener beam badly corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 139,013 miles

Rear acoustic dampener beam badly corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 139,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear acoustic dampener beam badly corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 128,826 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 128,826 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 100,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 100,625 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 92,097 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 92,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2008 82,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 82,035 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 73,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chils seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 15 Feb 2007 73,116 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 63,686 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 63,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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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X139 VYD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 X139 VYD, 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 X139 VYD registered?

X139 VYD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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