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X257 NPO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,620 mi
Last recorded84,620 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX257 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,620 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,585 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 84,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,302 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 84,302 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,697 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,556 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

oil on engine

rear brake pads wearing low

various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,581 miles

engine oil residue on engine

front coil springs corroded

front discs corroded

front wipers split

o/s/f outer cv boot wet with grease

rear brakehoses cracking

underbody undersealed

undercovers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,081 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 65,967 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,057 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 54,705 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 54,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 46,239 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel smell under bonnet (possible leak)

oil leak

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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X257 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X257 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 X257 NPO registered?

X257 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X257 NPO safe to buy?

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