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X689 AGY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,755 mi
Last recorded128,755 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 AGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 128,755 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front head light damaged but not affecting beam image or adjustment

Fail 17 Aug 2015 128,755 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front head light damaged but not affecting beam image or adjustment

Pass 20 Aug 2014 128,755 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise nearside front head light slight movement

Fail 20 Aug 2014 128,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise nearside front head light slight movement

Pass 14 Aug 2013 128,730 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 128,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 117,814 miles

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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished & cracking

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2012 117,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished & cracking

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 101,284 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,157 miles

front reg plate deteriotared

o/s rear outer sidelight not working

Fail 29 Jul 2010 84,157 miles

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

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

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)

offside outer sidelight not working

old CV boot outer clips interfering with ABS sensors

Pass 5 Aug 2009 68,306 miles

front number plate slight damage

Fail 29 Jul 2009 67,997 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,170 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate poor

Fail 23 Jul 2008 50,163 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate poor

Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,039 miles

Both front tyres outer walls in poor condition. Both nearside tyres tread getting low.

Front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,229 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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X689 AGY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X689 AGY, 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 X689 AGY registered?

X689 AGY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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