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X424 NTP

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,283 mi
Last recorded137,283 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX424 NTP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 137,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 136,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 123,009 miles

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

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

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 123,009 miles

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

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,230 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 108,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,277 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 90,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2010 84,070 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 84,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 73,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,391 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 43,516 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,516 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 41,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X424 NTP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X424 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 X424 NTP registered?

X424 NTP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X424 NTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X424 NTP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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