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X929 UOW

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,978 mi
Last recorded61,978 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX929 UOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,978 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 61,978 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,213 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,010 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 47,307 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,474 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 39,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,370 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,593 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 29,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,139 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,839 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 20,839 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 19,642 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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X929 UOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X929 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 X929 UOW registered?

X929 UOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X929 UOW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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