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X928 UOW

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,659 mi
Last recorded83,659 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX928 UOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,659 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 83,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,479 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,125 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 77,084 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,087 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 73,087 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s rear sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,948 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 68,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,516 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on outter edge rest of tyre 3mm

Fail 12 Oct 2011 66,516 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on outter edge rest of tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,505 miles

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

n/s/f wheel buckeled

Fail 12 Oct 2010

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

n/s/f wheel buckeled

Fail 14 Oct 2009 58,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre pressure low

slight n oise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre pressure low

slight n oise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,159 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,331 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,929 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 41,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 35,040 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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X928 UOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X928 UOW, 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 X928 UOW registered?

X928 UOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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