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X407 NTP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,412 mi
Last recorded127,412 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 NTP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 127,412 miles

front brake pads quite thin

o/s/f coil spring corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2015 127,323 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

185.60.15

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake travel long

Fail 1 Mar 2014 123,414 miles

185/60/15

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

movement in handbrake mechanism

n/s/f tyre at 1.6mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre at 1.6mm tread depth

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2014 123,414 miles

185/60/15

movement in handbrake mechanism

n/s/f tyre at 1.6mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre at 1.6mm tread depth

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 1 Mar 2013 119,385 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes perished

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread depth

n/s/r steel wheel fitted tyre same size

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear suspension coils corroded

screen chipped

Pass 1 Mar 2013 119,385 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread depth

n/s/r steel wheel fitted tyre same size

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear suspension coils corroded

screen chipped

Pass 11 Jan 2012 108,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine stabilizer link rubber bush worn

Pass 16 Feb 2011 97,076 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 97,076 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,120 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 80,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

grease around nearside front hub

offside front coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Feb 2009 75,166 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,453 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 70,453 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 64,453 miles

Both wipers starting to split

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,453 miles

Both wipers starting to split

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 55,126 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 55,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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X407 NTP 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 55.6%.

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 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 X407 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 X407 NTP registered?

X407 NTP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X407 NTP safe to buy?

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