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X57 OBA

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,076 mi
Last recorded46,076 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX57 OBA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2012 46,076 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,076 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 40,673 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 40,672 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,823 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 33,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 24,823 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 24,823 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 19,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,946 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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X57 OBA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X57 OBA, 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 X57 OBA registered?

X57 OBA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X57 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X57 OBA shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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