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X59 VYD

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,143 mi
Last recorded79,143 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 VYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 79,143 miles

slight roughness to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Dec 2015 77,487 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 75,448 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 73,340 miles

both front tyres wearing low

chip in windscreen

power steering system damp

Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,985 miles

coolant radiator damp o/s front

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

p/s pump damp

Fail 9 Jan 2013 68,981 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coolant radiator damp o/s front

o/s front fog light not working

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

p/s pump damp

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,445 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight noise to front axel

slight noise to rear wheel bearings

water leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,251 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 61,246 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,981 miles

rear cross member starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jan 2009 51,044 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to boulge

o/s/r tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,725 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,026 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 31,099 miles

front brake pads low

front tyre tread low

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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X59 VYD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X59 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 X59 VYD registered?

X59 VYD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X59 VYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X59 VYD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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