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X158 UPJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,980 mi
Last recorded66,980 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX158 UPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 66,980 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 66,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 51,046 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 51,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,796 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 44,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

inner faces of front brake discs corroded,n/sr tyr cracking tread and sidewalls

Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,182 miles

both rear tyres cracking on the outer walls

Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,248 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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X158 UPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X158 UPJ, 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 X158 UPJ registered?

X158 UPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X158 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X158 UPJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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