MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,369 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box join (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)
Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
inner face of front brake discs badly corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
inner face of front brake discs badly corroded
offside front wing/bumper damaged.
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front wing/bumper damaged.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre brake light not working
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre brake light not working
front discs and pads wearing low
slight exhaust blow
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front pads wearing low and front discs in poor condition
slight blow from centre exhaust
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear tyre cracked.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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X438 BGY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 X438 BGY, 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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X438 BGY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2001.
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