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X417 NTP

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,991 mi
Last recorded98,991 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 98,991 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 98,913 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,069 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 86,051 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front outer antiroll bar bushes spongy

both front tyre treads uneven wear and JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front brake pads appear low

rear exhaust corroded and starting to blow (tailpipe)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 86,051 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

both front outer antiroll bar bushes spongy

both front tyre treads uneven wear and JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front brake pads appear low

rear exhaust corroded and starting to blow (tailpipe)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 77,773 miles

nearside rear tyre BADLY perished and worn to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn clost to legal limit

rear gearbox mount worn

Fail 30 Aug 2011 77,769 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear tyre BADLY perished and worn to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn clost to legal limit

rear gearbox mount worn

rear lateral suspension bar corroded to excess and 3/4 missing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,547 miles

nearside front seatbelt clasp damaged

nearside front tyre wearing uneven and just on legal limit

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

rear lateral bar corroded and holed

Fail 11 Oct 2010 69,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside front seatbelt clasp damaged

nearside front tyre wearing uneven and just on legal limit

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

rear lateral bar corroded and holed

Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,292 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,274 miles

see checklist 46353

Fail 28 Jun 2009 62,146 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

see checklist 46353

Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 56,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,994 miles

c/l 510113

Fail 22 Jun 2007 44,994 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,569 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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X417 NTP 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 58.8%.

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 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 X417 NTP registered?

X417 NTP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X417 NTP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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