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X284 UPM

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,797 mi
Last recorded62,797 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX284 UPM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 62,797 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 62,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 57,941 miles

O/S FRONT FOG LAMP CRACKED

O/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 27 May 2009 57,934 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S FRONT FOG LAMP CRACKED

O/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO GET OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 19 Jan 2008 42,396 miles

offside rear brake rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2007 30,365 miles

front brake discs lightly scored and pitted

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2006 19,964 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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X284 UPM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X284 UPM, 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 X284 UPM registered?

X284 UPM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X284 UPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X284 UPM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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