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X279 OSL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,793 mi
Last recorded77,793 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 OSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 77,793 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 66,826 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear chassis x bar corroded badly

Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,358 miles

Lateral bar corroded at rear axle

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,040 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 34,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,165 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 7,080 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 6,516 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 5,839 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 5,839 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 5,192 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 5,192 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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X279 OSL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X279 OSL, 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 X279 OSL registered?

X279 OSL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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