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X953 UPU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,446 mi
Last recorded129,446 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 UPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 129,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 129,077 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 121,974 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 115,481 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 115,346 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 108,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc surface badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 103,873 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2013 97,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 97,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 90,661 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 90,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,453 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,252 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,950 miles

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

both rear tyres considerably cracking.

considerable cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

front number considerably loose.

rear number plate considerably fayded.

Fail 11 Feb 2008 50,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,136 miles

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2007 44,348 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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X953 UPU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X953 UPU, 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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X953 UPU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 February 2001.

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