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S12 OAT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,777 mi
Last recorded101,777 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 OAT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,777 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 101,218 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 99,220 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,849 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 94,849 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 91,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 86,705 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 86,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 May 2013 78,690 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 73,697 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 66,750 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 62,352 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 58,483 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,049 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 54,049 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,977 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,120 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 47,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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S12 OAT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S12 OAT, 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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S12 OAT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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