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X866 BAY

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,817 mi
Last recorded66,817 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX866 BAY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,817 miles

brake pipes at nearside rear of car are slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 60,097 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 60,088 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,935 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 53,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,881 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 50,881 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,111 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,747 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,597 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,303 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 38,303 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,052 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,442 miles

both rear tyres have radial cracking to sidewalls,

Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,801 miles

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

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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X866 BAY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X866 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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X866 BAY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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