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X168 NPO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,828 mi
Last recorded155,828 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX168 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 155,828 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust rubber hanger broken

Pass 2 Mar 2015 155,828 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust rubber hanger broken

Pass 7 Mar 2014 151,943 miles

rear exhaust system rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2014 151,943 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2013 147,940 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 147,937 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 144,849 miles

dampness around gearbox

dampness around steering rack

front anti roll bar corroded

front drive shafts badly distorted

rear surport bar corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 139,191 miles

advise slight play in front brake discs

Pass 6 May 2010 124,890 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 111,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 99,569 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 99,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 90,068 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 90,067 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 79,771 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 79,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s/r outer sill

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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X168 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X168 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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X168 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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