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X393 NSL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,319 mi
Last recorded77,319 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX393 NSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 77,319 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s mirror glass slightly deteriated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,318 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise undertray fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2013 71,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise undertray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,793 miles

battery insecure

high level stop light not working

o/s/f indicator discoloured

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 66,793 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

high level stop light not working

o/s/f indicator discoloured

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,254 miles

n/s wiper blade split

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Jul 2011 61,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s wiper blade split

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,125 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,448 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 53,448 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,694 miles

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 7 Feb 2007 43,023 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,004 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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X393 NSL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X393 NSL, 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 X393 NSL registered?

X393 NSL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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