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X347 NPO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,429 mi
Last recorded108,429 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX347 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 108,429 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 108,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,985 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 105,985 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer mountings broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 102,468 miles

engine coolant leak from thermostat housing

nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 13 Nov 2014 102,468 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

engine coolant leak from thermostat housing

offside front brake disc pitted

offside front brake pads lightly contaminated with oil

Pass 30 Oct 2013 98,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal minimum

Fail 28 Oct 2013 98,866 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal minimum

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,656 miles

all tyres worn on the edges

Fail 15 Oct 2012 91,656 miles

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

all tyres worn on the edges

Pass 18 Oct 2011 84,666 miles

handbrake travel

rear brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded

significant wear to offside rear tyres on the edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,819 miles

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,276 miles

nearside and offside front suspension struts corroded

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Fail 8 Oct 2009 70,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside and offside front suspension struts corroded

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,308 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 62,271 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 56,219 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 56,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 52,775 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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X347 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X347 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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X347 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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