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X349 NCR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,357 mi
Last recorded79,357 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX349 NCR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,357 miles

cable support bracket corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 79,356 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cable support bracket corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,354 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,292 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 79,292 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,231 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 78,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,670 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 75,669 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 70,324 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all 4 wheel trims in poor condition

n/s/f abs ring in poor condition (corrosion)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 70,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all 4 wheel trims in poor condition

n/s/f abs ring in poor condition (corrosion)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 65,151 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 65,151 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers starting to smear screen

o/s/r door only opens from inside

Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,118 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 60,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

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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X349 NCR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X349 NCR, 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 X349 NCR registered?

X349 NCR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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