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UIL 3184

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

133,025 mi
Last recorded133,025 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 3184
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2017 133,025 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 125,231 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 125,229 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bushes in mounting/stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015
Fail 20 Apr 2015 116,823 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 110,001 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on both edges

Fail 27 Mar 2014 110,001 miles

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on both edges

Fail 13 Apr 2013 101,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 101,679 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 92,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 90,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 90,860 miles

Nearside rear wheel is slightly buckled

Fail 15 Apr 2010 90,860 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear wheel is slightly buckled

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 78,337 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 21 Apr 2008 67,738 miles

Offside front tyre is worn on inside edge

Offside outer sill is heavily damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2008 67,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front tyre is worn on inside edge

Offside outer sill is heavily damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2007 56,260 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 56,260 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,553 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 46,553 miles

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

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

Engine has slight oil leak

Nearside rear wheel has slight buckle

Offside ABS cable is insecure

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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UIL 3184 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UIL 3184, 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 UIL 3184 registered?

UIL 3184 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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