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X359 OVW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,102 mi
Last recorded91,102 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 OVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 91,102 miles

N/S/R Wheel Bearing noisey

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

Wiper Blades worn

Fail 31 Aug 2013 91,082 miles

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

N/S/R Wheel Bearing noisey

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

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

Wiper Blades worn

Pass 16 Jun 2012 82,910 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,736 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

damp around p a s pump area

poss gearbox oil leak

poss leak from offside outer c v boot

Pass 24 Feb 2011 78,183 miles

Both wiper blades split

Rear engine mounting worn

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 78,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both wiper blades split

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear engine mounting worn

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 75,164 miles

grease all over both rear of the front hubs

Fail 6 Mar 2010 75,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

grease all over both rear of the front hubs

Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,180 miles

advise:nearside drive shaft outer joint worn slightly

advise:offside driveshaft outer joint worn slightly

advise;stone chip to front screen

Fail 23 Feb 2009 72,180 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advies:no water from nearside washer jet

advise:nearside drive shaft outer joint worn slightly

advise:offside driveshaft outer joint worn slightly

advise;stone chip to front screen

Pass 5 Mar 2008 69,073 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 69,073 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2007 63,607 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 58,358 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2005 46,976 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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X359 OVW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X359 OVW, 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 X359 OVW registered?

X359 OVW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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