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Y187 XAJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,229 mi
Last recorded90,229 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 XAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 May 2017 90,229 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 84,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 74,819 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 69,984 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear wheels binding.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,321 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,791 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 59,612 miles

front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,314 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,352 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,475 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y187 XAJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y187 XAJ, 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 Y187 XAJ registered?

Y187 XAJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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