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X974 UOW

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,474 mi
Last recorded123,474 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 UOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 123,474 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 122,546 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 121,521 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 121,521 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 119,872 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 119,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 117,243 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 117,243 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 114,734 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 111,846 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 108,822 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 105,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,183 miles

advise back box hanger corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,543 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 96,543 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,087 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 91,993 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,368 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,555 miles

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

engine running unevan on idel

Fail 28 Feb 2012 77,550 miles

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

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

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

engine running unevan on idel

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,410 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,156 miles

rear no plate slightly faded

Fail 15 Jun 2010 71,156 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear no plate slightly faded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,251 miles

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

rear no plate slightly peeling

Fail 11 Jun 2008 61,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly cracking on outer walls

rear no plate slight faded

Pass 11 Jun 2008 61,077 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly cracking on outer walls

rear no plate slight faded

Pass 12 Jun 2007 54,230 miles

front/rear number plates discolouring

n/s ,o/s rear tyres perrishing

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,699 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,477 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 16 Mar 2006 41,477 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

rear number plate starting to discolour

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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X974 UOW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X974 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 X974 UOW registered?

X974 UOW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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