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X338 NKP

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,655 mi
Last recorded103,655 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 NKP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 103,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

gearbox mounting worn.

only two out of four washer jets working.

slight exhaust leak at front flexi joint

slight play in both rear hub bearings.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 103,636 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

gearbox mounting worn.

only two out of four washer jets working.

slight play in both rear hub bearings.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,423 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

two of four screen washer jets missing windscreen.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 96,421 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

two of four screen washer jets missing windscreen.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,090 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread

slight play in nearside rear hub bearing

Fail 4 Mar 2011 89,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nail in offside rear tyre tread

non mot item-rear wiper blade split

poor windscreen washer operation.

slight play in nearside rear hub bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 80,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,143 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 61,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slight split centre of thread

Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,972 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,079 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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X338 NKP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X338 NKP, 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 X338 NKP registered?

X338 NKP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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