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X966 UOW

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,249 mi
Last recorded111,249 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX966 UOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 111,249 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 111,518 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 110,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,910 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 88,743 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 79,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes need attention

Fail 25 Jan 2008 79,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front discs in poor condition

both rear doors don't open from the outside

rear brakes need attention

Pass 9 Feb 2007 68,836 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 68,836 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 54,616 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 54,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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X966 UOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X966 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 X966 UOW registered?

X966 UOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X966 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X966 UOW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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