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X926 VAF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,728 mi
Last recorded60,728 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX926 VAF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 60,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened almost fail -pad area coming apart inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened almost fail -pad area coming apart (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe/hose @ rack (2.1.5 (a))

front tyres worn edges

rear seats not fitted at test

Fail 12 Apr 2024 60,725 miles

Towbar component defective (6.1.6 (a))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened almost fail -pad area coming apart inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened almost fail -pad area coming apart (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe/hose @ rack (2.1.5 (a))

front tyres worn edges

rear seats not fitted at test

Pass 30 Mar 2023 56,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,837 miles

Both front anti roll bar D bushes perished

Corrosion to front brake discs

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Slight bind to both front brakes

Fail 28 Mar 2022 55,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front anti roll bar D bushes perished

Corrosion to front brake discs

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Slight bind to both front brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2021 55,492 miles

Front brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Slight bind N/S/F brake

Slight bind O/S/F brake

Fail 19 Mar 2021 55,492 miles

Front brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded due to lack of use

Slight bind N/S/F brake

Slight bind O/S/F brake

Pass 9 Mar 2020 54,986 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 54,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 54,567 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2019 54,567 miles

Indicator switch inoperative not operating n/s indicators (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,281 miles

Corrosion to front & rear brake discs due to lack of use

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2018 54,281 miles

Corrosion to front & rear brake discs due to lack of use

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,115 miles

Corrosion to brake discs due to lack of use

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2017 54,115 miles

Corrosion to brake discs due to lack of use

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,910 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Wiper switch faulty but operational

Fail 10 Feb 2016 53,910 miles

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

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Slight bind n/s/f brake

Wiper switch faulty but operational

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,619 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,214 miles

N/s/f tyre perished

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Feb 2014 53,214 miles

N/s/f tyre perished

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,024 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,213 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 51,213 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 51,044 miles

Corrosion to all four brake discs

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

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

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

Sidewall on o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,044 miles

Corrosion to all four brake discs

Sidewall on o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2008 50,594 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 50,594 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 14 Feb 2007 47,750 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,755 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 42,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X926 VAF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 X926 VAF, 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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X926 VAF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 January 2001.

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