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X356 BAY

2001 Renault Megane

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,290 mi
Last recorded69,290 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX356 BAY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 69,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 64,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides anti roll bar mountings cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front unable to fully inspect front brake pads due to caliper construction

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,109 miles

Offside Front Lower subframe bolt loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 64,109 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower subframe bolt loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 63,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 61,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 61,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,414 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Rear body brace member corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,566 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 57,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,596 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 55,596 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 53,666 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,429 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 51,429 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,570 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,960 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,019 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,820 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,477 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,479 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 29,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,544 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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X356 BAY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 X356 BAY, 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 X356 BAY registered?

X356 BAY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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