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X381 UPJ

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,552 mi
Last recorded72,552 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX381 UPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,552 miles

front bumper/bonnet damaged

front number plate req att soon

Fail 19 Jul 2013 72,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front bumper/bonnet damaged

front number plate req att soon

Fail 23 Jul 2012 66,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,226 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 59,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 50,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2010 50,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking around the tread

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,010 miles

possible water leak from the washer system

tyre tread cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 19 Jun 2008 46,947 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

possible water leak from the washer system

tyre tread cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,948 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 44,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 40,147 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 40,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both n/s/r and o/s/r tryes have started to perish

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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X381 UPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X381 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 X381 UPJ registered?

X381 UPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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