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X862 OCW

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,317 mi
Last recorded83,317 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX862 OCW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,317 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower, rear (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,615 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 75,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 71,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 69,658 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 68,257 miles

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

n/s/f disc corroded on inner face but braking is ok

Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,427 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front discs coroding

rear lamp small crack nearside

Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,956 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 61,956 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,502 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 59,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,101 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

car been involved in accident front

Fail 24 Jan 2007 50,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,908 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 45,182 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 45,182 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 42,222 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 42,222 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X862 OCW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X862 OCW, 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 X862 OCW registered?

X862 OCW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X862 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X862 OCW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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