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UIL 5396

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,403 mi
Last recorded75,403 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 5396
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2013 75,403 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,403 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,313 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 6 Aug 2012 72,313 miles

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

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

wiper blades smearing

Fail 10 Aug 2011 69,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,185 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 66,211 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 66,211 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,704 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 58,449 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,449 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 56,659 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,724 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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UIL 5396 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 5396, 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 5396 registered?

UIL 5396 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is UIL 5396 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIL 5396 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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