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X798 UVW

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,743 mi
Last recorded157,743 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 UVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 157,743 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Under master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 18 Mar 2019 156,486 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 155,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

both offside doors corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 151,728 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 151,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 148,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 141,257 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 131,449 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 117,066 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 103,583 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 94,154 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 94,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,719 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 86,719 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Mar 2009 80,413 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,170 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 70,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 53,952 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 46,219 miles

babyseat fitted to n/s rear

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2006 46,219 miles

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

babyseat fitted to n/s rear

engine oil leak

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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X798 UVW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X798 UVW, 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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X798 UVW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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