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X954 UPU

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,400 mi
Last recorded85,400 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX954 UPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,400 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 85,400 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,775 miles

both side front inner track rod has some play

centre brake light not working

front no plate demange

mangement light on

Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both side front inner track rod has some play

centre brake light not working

front no plate demange

mangement light on

Pass 3 Oct 2015 72,306 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,468 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 65,468 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2013 56,876 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,069 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,047 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 46,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,921 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,311 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,734 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 33,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,309 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 31,309 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,916 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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X954 UPU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X954 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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What year was X954 UPU registered?

X954 UPU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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