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X917 UPJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,720 mi
Last recorded110,720 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 UPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 110,720 miles

BOOT FLOOR AND REAR PANEL AREA BADLY DAMAGED AND SPLIT BUT NOT IN PESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

front crossmember damaged behind front bumper

heatshield above rear exhaust box damaged and insecure

n/s/front steering arm slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2011 110,719 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

BOOT FLOOR AND REAR PANEL AREA BADLY DAMAGED AND SPLIT BUT NOT IN PESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

front crossmember damaged behind front bumper

heatshield above rear exhaust box damaged and insecure

n/s/front steering arm slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2010 105,768 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 102,107 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 102,107 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 102,107 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 80,512 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,337 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 53,719 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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X917 UPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X917 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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What year was X917 UPJ registered?

X917 UPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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