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X417 NPO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,277 mi
Last recorded99,277 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX417 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 99,277 miles

tyres getting low on tread

Fail 19 Aug 2010 92,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine has oil leak and level low

front wheels making slight noise when spun

offside front steering arm has slight play

tailgate button slightly insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2010 92,847 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine has oil leak and level low

front wheels making slight noise when spun

offside front steering arm has slight play

tailgate button slightly insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

spare tyre flat

Fail 19 Aug 2009 85,435 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Nov 2008 81,890 miles

offside rear door not opening from inside or outside

offside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Fail 11 Nov 2008 81,890 miles

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

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

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

offside rear door not opening from inside or outside

offside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 5 Nov 2007 77,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 75,371 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 69,231 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 69,231 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X417 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X417 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 X417 NPO registered?

X417 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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