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X278 NCT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,024 mi
Last recorded73,024 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 NCT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2013 73,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine area

x2 front discs badly corried

Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,715 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,207 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 63,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,272 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,274 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 47,820 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 34,128 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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X278 NCT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X278 NCT, 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 X278 NCT registered?

X278 NCT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X278 NCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X278 NCT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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