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Y107 XGG

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,030 mi
Last recorded101,030 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY107 XGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 101,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 94,829 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 94,829 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 94,801 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,278 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 90,278 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 85,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f door chechstrap is broken

Fail 24 Nov 2012 85,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f door chechstrap is broken

Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 75,078 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 68,255 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 68,255 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2009 60,092 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 60,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,339 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 48,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 29,845 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 8,343 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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Y107 XGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y107 XGG, 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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Y107 XGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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