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X418 NPO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,131 mi
Last recorded127,131 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX418 NPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 127,131 miles

Offside PASS MIRROR BROKEN

ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED

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

Nearside Front TYRE IS CRACKING

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 127,131 miles

ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED

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

Nearside Front TYRE IS CRACKING

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside PASS MIRROR BROKEN

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 125,272 miles

both rear tyres are worn and cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2015 121,209 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 121,209 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 117,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 107,802 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 100,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust fouling slightly on rear axle.

o/s front outer cv boot clip slightly loose and boot starting to leak grease.

rear staberlizer bar corroding.

tow bar/tow ball and socket checked and tested all okay and working.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust fouling slightly on rear axle.

o/s front outer cv boot clip slightly loose and boot starting to leak grease.

rear staberlizer bar corroding.

tow bar/tow ball and socket checked and tested all okay and working.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 100,561 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

engine management light staying on.

front no plate damaged.

missfire from engine.

o/s front outer cv boot clip loose.

rear exhaust hitting rear axle.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,357 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

as crack to windsceen out side zone b and swepped area

both front tyres wearing on outter edge

front number plate damaged

n/s front seat belt catch outter cover missing

o/s rear door wont open from out side

Fail 23 Jun 2011 92,357 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

as crack to windsceen out side zone b and swepped area

both front tyres wearing on outter edge

front number plate damaged

n/s front seat belt catch outter cover missing

o/s rear door wont open from out side

Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,366 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight roughness in both front strut bearings.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 72,932 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 72,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,415 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,059 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 56,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,321 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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X418 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X418 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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X418 NPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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