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X136 UPA

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,963 mi
Last recorded144,963 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX136 UPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 144,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine coolant low

n/s/f fog light not working

slight damage to outter seals

Fail 13 Dec 2012 144,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine coolant low

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f fog light not working

slight damage to outter seals

Pass 28 Dec 2011 140,508 miles

n/s/f outter cv gaiter leaking slightly at clip

Fail 28 Dec 2011 140,508 miles

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

n/s/f outter cv gaiter leaking slightly at clip

Fail 20 Dec 2010 136,251 miles

Impact damage to nearside front sill

Impact damage to offside front sill

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 136,251 miles

Impact damage to nearside front sill

Impact damage to offside front sill

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 132,457 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front seat runners worn

damage to nearside outer and offside outer body sills (no splits or sharp edges)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 132,447 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front seat runners worn

damage to nearside outer and offside outer body sills (no splits or sharp edges)

nearside front tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and worn on edges (no cords visible)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 128,200 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

both outer sill panels are badly damaged strongly reccomend replacement borderline pass

both rear brake hoses ferrules are corroded

brake pedal rubber is worn

Fail 1 Dec 2008 128,135 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both outer sill panels are badly damaged strongly reccomend repair border line pass

both rear brake hoses ferrules are corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 Dec 2007 124,645 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 124,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 111,740 miles

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

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

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

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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X136 UPA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X136 UPA, 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 X136 UPA registered?

X136 UPA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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