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X581 PUA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,375 mi
Last recorded142,375 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 PUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 142,375 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 142,363 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 138,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2014 133,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2013 129,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jan 2012 124,814 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 122,323 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 122,315 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 119,056 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jan 2010 119,054 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jan 2009 116,292 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 109,394 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 104,406 miles

engine oil leak

unable to see pads properly (suspect low)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 92,059 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 92,057 miles

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

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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X581 PUA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 X581 PUA, 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 X581 PUA registered?

X581 PUA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X581 PUA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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