CarVerify

Free Car Check

X394 NPO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

47,717 mi
Last recorded47,717 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX394 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2023 47,717 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear the bar across axle mounts corroded but is not considered a fail

aircon in-op

exhaust system is corroded in various places

Fail 24 Jun 2020 47,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear the bar across axle mounts corroded but is not considered a fail

aircon in-op

exhaust system is corroded in various places

Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear support bar heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 47,069 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear support bar heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,270 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 46,270 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,166 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 45,166 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,057 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres perishing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,866 miles

'high level' stop lamp not working

Both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 41,820 miles

Both rear tyres perished & cracked

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,820 miles

Both rear tyres perished & cracked

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,375 miles

Both front tyres flat, Done MM

Both rear tyre's starting to perish/crack

Coolant leak o/s/f lower radiator corner?

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

N/S/F fog light in-op

Fail 10 Jun 2013 40,375 miles

Both front tyres flat, Done MM

Both rear tyre's starting to perish/crack

Coolant leak o/s/f lower radiator corner?

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

N/S/F fog light in-op

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 38,300 miles

N/S/F Fog Light In-op

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Tail Gate Wiper Blade Split

Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,300 miles

N/S/F Fog Light In-op

Tail Gate Wiper Blade Split

Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,949 miles

high leval brake light not working

Fail 20 Jun 2011 36,949 miles

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

high leval brake light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,959 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 34,955 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

front discs insides badly scored

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,437 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,225 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front no plate is cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2008 30,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front 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)

front no plate is cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,353 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front fog light damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,226 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X394 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 X394 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X394 NPO?

You can check the full history of X394 NPO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X394 NPO registered?

X394 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X394 NPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X394 NPO shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X394 NPO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X394 NPO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.