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X401 UPJ

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,419 mi
Last recorded151,419 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 UPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 151,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front anti roll bar rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2011 130,661 miles

brake discs corroded

minor play noticed in steering rack arms

Fail 4 Feb 2011 130,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake discs corroded

minor play noticed in steering rack arms

Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,375 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

offside steering rack arm minor play

Pass 21 Apr 2009 111,742 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 108,822 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 108,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear c.v.boot split due to brake pipe

Pass 22 Nov 2007 106,474 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 106,474 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 101,984 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 94,396 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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X401 UPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X401 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 X401 UPJ registered?

X401 UPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X401 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X401 UPJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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