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X38 NPO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,237 mi
Last recorded172,237 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 172,237 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 172,237 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 168,377 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 168,354 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 164,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 164,363 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked Nut Missing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 159,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 143,891 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn inside

Pass 28 Jan 2013 129,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 114,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear accoustic bar heavily corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 114,631 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear accoustic bar heavily corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 99,064 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 99,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 85,292 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 77,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine support bar slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2008 69,474 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 61,382 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 52,305 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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X38 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 X38 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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X38 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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