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X398 NPO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

lower engine steady mount rubber worn

Pass 19 Sep 2016

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 8 Sep 2015

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2013

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Sidewalls of both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2012

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

Sidewalls of both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2011

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Sep 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn/corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2010

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,449 miles

offside rear tyre cuts on outer side wall

offside rear wheel bearing slight rough on rotation

Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,449 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cuts on outer side wall

offside rear wheel bearing slight rough on rotation

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,403 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to perish/crack

Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,248 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,792 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 39,352 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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X398 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X398 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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What year was X398 NPO registered?

X398 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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