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X673 ADY

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,572 mi
Last recorded97,572 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX673 ADY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 89,317 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,317 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 89,253 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight blow centre exhaust joint.

Airbag light on (failure as of april 2012)

Engine management light on.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust system badly fitted and contacting anti resonance crossmember and rear axel

Fail 27 Jan 2012 88,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 76,551 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,247 miles

STRONG ADVISE front inner brake pads worn near or at limit [ cannot see clearly to ascertain wear ] advise discs and pads ASAP

noise in pulley area

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or outside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2010 64,840 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE front inner brake pads worn near or at limit [ cannot see clearly to ascertain wear ] advise discs and pads ASAP

noise in pulley area

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or outside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,817 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion to both front brake discs

high level brake lamp is disconnected

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,893 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,334 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 33,492 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 33,492 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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X673 ADY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X673 ADY, 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 X673 ADY registered?

X673 ADY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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