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X814 BAY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,912 mi
Last recorded92,912 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX814 BAY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 92,912 miles

All 4 tyes worn to 3mm on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,330 miles

o/s/f coil spring incorrect position

Fail 29 Nov 2012 88,257 miles

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

o/s/f coil spring incorrect position

Fail 16 Nov 2012 88,034 miles

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

Rear wiper not working at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,659 miles

Both front barks discs slightly corroded

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 82,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front barks discs slightly corroded

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 77,152 miles

Both rear axle bushes becoming perished and worn

Front wipers starting to smear the screen minimising the drivers view of the road

Rear wiper smearing

slight leakage from both rear suspension struts

Pass 19 Nov 2009 72,110 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 66,401 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,558 miles

front anti roll bar corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2006 52,043 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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X814 BAY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X814 BAY, 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 X814 BAY registered?

X814 BAY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 February 2001.

Is X814 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X814 BAY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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