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X312 NPO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,653 mi
Last recorded72,653 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX312 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,653 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 71,710 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 71,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 70,829 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 70,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 70,050 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,410 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 68,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 67,458 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,029 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,701 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,077 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,484 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,196 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,426 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,802 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,178 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,842 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,845 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 40,844 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,847 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,131 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,464 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,837 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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X312 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X312 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 X312 NPO registered?

X312 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X312 NPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X312 NPO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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