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X946 UOW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,564 mi
Last recorded117,564 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX946 UOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 117,564 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 117,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 109,735 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 109,735 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 98,660 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 98,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,796 miles

offside rear door does not open from the outside

rear wiper is torn

Fail 3 Mar 2011 89,796 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

offside rear door does not open from the outside

rear wiper is torn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,263 miles

slight play in both steering rack tie rods' inner joints

slight play to the nearside trackrod end

Fail 4 Mar 2010 80,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in both steering rack tie rods' inner joints

slight play to the nearside trackrod end

Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,338 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Mar 2008 63,184 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 63,184 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,862 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 43,252 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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X946 UOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X946 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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X946 UOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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