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X487 YSF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,431 mi
Last recorded102,431 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 YSF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,431 miles

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 102,400 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,614 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 87,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 77,258 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,226 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 75,226 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 73,701 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 73,697 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear engine mounting split

Pass 22 Aug 2008 71,920 miles

ns rear tyre metal object in the tread

os front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2008 71,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ns rear tyre metal object in the tread

os front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2007 66,231 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel inner rims slightly buckled

nearside front tyre on legal limit.Also has a cut on inner sidewall

offside front tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,821 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

airbag light on

nearside screenwasher not working

numberplate figures small

slight buckle in nearside front wheel rim

slight buckle in nearside rear wheel rim

slight buckle in offside front wheel rim

slight damage to front subframe

Fail 23 Aug 2006 59,821 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

airbag light on

nearside screenwasher not working

numberplate figures small

slight buckle in nearside front wheel rim

slight buckle in nearside rear wheel rim

slight buckle in offside front wheel rim

slight damage to front subframe

Pass 25 Aug 2005 51,050 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 51,050 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X487 YSF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X487 YSF, 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 X487 YSF registered?

X487 YSF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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