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X626 VWY

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,555 mi
Last recorded67,555 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX626 VWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 67,554 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 66,507 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,861 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 59,856 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 56,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,213 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,023 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,774 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,357 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 37,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,081 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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X626 VWY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X626 VWY, 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 X626 VWY registered?

X626 VWY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X626 VWY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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