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X378 UPJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,392 mi
Last recorded128,392 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX378 UPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 128,392 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 128,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Air intake hose missing

Battery not secure

Clutch pedal stiff

Nearside front inner door handle not secure

Offside front seat hard to move

Offside front tyre 2.8mm below limit on edge ..Nearside front tyre 2.5mm low on edge ,,suggest replacement 185/60/15/84h hankook

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear cross member rusted

Tracking

Wheel trim missing

oil level low

Pass 9 Mar 2011 116,499 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 116,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Air intake hose missing

Child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully check seat belts

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

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

Nearside door handle not secure

Offside front tyre 2.6mm below limit on edge 185/60/15/84h

Pass 3 Mar 2010 104,330 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 104,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 93,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 93,505 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 81,176 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 81,162 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine running rough

Pass 24 Jan 2007 69,628 miles

FRONT NO PLATE CCRACKED

STEEL SPARE WHEEL FITTED TO CAR

Pass 4 Jan 2006 39,698 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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X378 UPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 X378 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 X378 UPJ registered?

X378 UPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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