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X404 NTP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,147 mi
Last recorded139,147 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX404 NTP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 139,147 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 1.6MM ONLY JUST LEGAL

condition both headlamp glasses and intensity of beam patterns

corrosion both front coil springs

corrosion on rear brace bar neaR AXLE

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 30 May 2012 124,516 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear gearbox mounting badly split and worn

Pass 30 May 2012 124,516 miles

rear gearbox mounting badly split and worn

Pass 21 Jun 2011 104,751 miles

noise o/s/f wheel bearing

uneven wear on rear tyres

wear n/s/f tyre and tyre wall

Fail 21 Jun 2011 104,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

noise o/s/f wheel bearing

uneven wear on rear tyres

wear n/s/f tyre and tyre wall

Fail 7 Jun 2010 82,560 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wall

wear in front outer antiroll bar bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,560 miles

n/s/f tyre wall

wear in front outer antiroll bar bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,970 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 76,970 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 69,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s c.v boot

Pass 13 Jun 2008 69,607 miles

n/s c.v boot

Pass 27 Jun 2007 61,238 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm only just legal

Pass 14 Jun 2006 49,542 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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X404 NTP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X404 NTP, 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 X404 NTP registered?

X404 NTP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X404 NTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X404 NTP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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