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X412 NTP

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,324 mi
Last recorded115,324 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX412 NTP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 115,324 miles

Drivers door check strap worn

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 115,323 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Drivers door check strap worn

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 106,191 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 22 Mar 2014 106,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,687 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 97,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,400 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 91,400 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,346 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,462 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/rear tyre outer tread pattern starting to split

Fail 12 Mar 2008 60,343 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/rear tyre outer tread pattern starting to split

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,885 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,424 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,452 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 37,452 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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X412 NTP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X412 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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X412 NTP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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