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X893 BAY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,983 mi
Last recorded118,983 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX893 BAY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 118,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2011 115,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs n/s and o/s slightly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2011 115,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs n/s and o/s slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2010 106,459 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2009 99,939 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 89,939 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2007 81,154 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 70,861 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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X893 BAY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X893 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 X893 BAY registered?

X893 BAY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X893 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X893 BAY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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