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X141 NPO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,873 mi
Last recorded123,873 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX141 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 123,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system fouling on rear suspension

Pass 7 Aug 2013 112,906 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 101,771 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front cv boot loosely connected to housing

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 14 Feb 2011 97,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s steering arm has slight play

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2011 97,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s steering arm has slight play

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2010 93,081 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 93,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,122 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 74,067 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 65,441 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

advise noise from o/s blade

Pass 13 Jan 2006 58,305 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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X141 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X141 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 X141 NPO registered?

X141 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X141 NPO safe to buy?

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