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X227 TUA

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,882 mi
Last recorded71,882 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 TUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant leak from radiator

rear cross brace corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 71,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear cross brace corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 61,939 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 61,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 55,893 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 55,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 54,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,982 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,403 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 51,172 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 51,172 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 49,780 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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X227 TUA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X227 TUA, 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 X227 TUA registered?

X227 TUA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X227 TUA safe to buy?

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