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X122 NPO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,777 mi
Last recorded71,777 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX122 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 71,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,314 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 67,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in tread (cords not showing)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 66,198 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 66,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 64,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front brake sticking slightly

nearside front subframe has a mounting bolt missing. but there is no subframe movement

Fail 20 Nov 2010 64,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front brake sticking slightly

nearside front subframe has a mounting bolt missing. but there is no subframe movement

Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,725 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,860 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,845 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 46,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,392 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

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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X122 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X122 NPO, 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 X122 NPO registered?

X122 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X122 NPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X122 NPO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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