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X968 UOW

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,759 mi
Last recorded56,759 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 UOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 56,759 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear vibration bar corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 56,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear anti vibration bar corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,010 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 51,035 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,683 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

car has been stood for some time.

ns front tyre starting to perish

rear lateral cross bar corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 43,683 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

car has been stood for some time.

ns front tyre starting to perish

rear lateral cross bar corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,579 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,511 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 42,505 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,570 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 40,521 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,545 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,884 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 36,301 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 36,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear tailgate lock broken unable to gain access to boot †

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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X968 UOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X968 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 X968 UOW registered?

X968 UOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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