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X959 UOW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,189 mi
Last recorded83,189 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 UOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,189 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 83,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 80,371 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 80,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit and cracked

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear cross strut rusted in two

Pass 8 Apr 2011 77,557 miles

Drivers seat broken

Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,088 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 73,984 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,124 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 63,920 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 63,920 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 59,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 51,512 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,378 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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X959 UOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X959 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 X959 UOW registered?

X959 UOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X959 UOW safe to buy?

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