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X556 UPJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,881 mi
Last recorded66,881 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 UPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 66,881 miles

both rear tyres perished

missing nearside mirror

Pass 13 May 2013 63,453 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on the outer walls no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test

minor damage to the offside side repeater lens

Pass 8 May 2012 62,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both offside and nearside windscreen wiperblades starting to deteriorate

dampness around the power steering pump area no sign of any leakage at the time of the test

offside side repeator lens has minor damage

Pass 9 May 2011 60,590 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack within the outer walls no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test

rear engine stabalizer bar mounting bush worn. Advise engine movement

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 6 May 2011 60,590 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

both front tyres worn slightly unevenly

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack within the outer walls no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test

rear engine stabalizer bar mounting bush worn. Advise engine movement

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 5 May 2010 55,535 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 55,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 51,863 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen on o/s cracked but not in swept area

Pass 7 May 2009 51,863 miles

windscreen on o/s cracked but not in swept area

Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,133 miles

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

offside front disc shows corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,025 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 41,858 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X556 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 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 X556 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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X556 UPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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