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X538 OPU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,434 mi
Last recorded59,434 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 OPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 59,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe support bar corroded and holed

Pass 8 Nov 2022 59,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe support bar corroded and holed

Fail 8 Nov 2022 59,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe support bar corroded and holed

Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,434 miles

rear subframe support crossbar corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 59,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe support crossbar corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2020 59,434 miles

Rear rear axle beam support bar corroded holed

Pass 8 Nov 2019 59,434 miles

Rear bracket/brace corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2019 59,434 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear bracket/brace corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 59,434 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear subframe support bar-corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 59,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre-slightly out of shape and cracked

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,191 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 57,578 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn bold on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s front tyre-slight wear on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2013 53,509 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,601 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 50,601 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,265 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 47,265 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,166 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,746 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 33,746 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,725 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,388 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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X538 OPU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X538 OPU, 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 X538 OPU registered?

X538 OPU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X538 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X538 OPU shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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