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X326 NPO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,357 mi
Last recorded105,357 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX326 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,357 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 103,962 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear stabiliser bar corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 96,939 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 92,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 92,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 89,241 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MTGS WORN SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES STEERING RACK DAMP SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT EXHAUST PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 89,241 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MTGS WORN SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES STEERING RACK DAMP SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT EXHAUST PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 86,024 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 83,732 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 80,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 80,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 70,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 60,209 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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X326 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X326 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 X326 NPO registered?

X326 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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