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X304 NPO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,034 mi
Last recorded118,034 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX304 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 118,034 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 118,034 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 114,825 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 114,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bar end rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 110,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheelbearing

Pass 10 Sep 2014 106,650 miles

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

both front wipers smear the screen

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads starting to wear low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2014 106,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front wipers smear the screen

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads starting to wear low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2013 104,205 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in steering rack.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 102,313 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear engine mount worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 99,259 miles

nearside c.v. joint worn

Fail 24 Aug 2011 99,252 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside c.v. joint worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 96,170 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 96,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 88,890 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 80,090 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 74,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 74,976 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 69,934 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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X304 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X304 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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X304 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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