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X454 NTP

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,244 mi
Last recorded110,244 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX454 NTP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 110,244 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 109,483 miles

damage to bonnet

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2016 109,483 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to bonnet

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 108,418 miles

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

centre rear seat belt missing

corrosion on rear n/s brake disc

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 108,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

centre rear seat belt missing

corrosion on rear n/s brake disc

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 106,466 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

major engine and gearbox oil leaks

road noise bar heavily corroded and holed

Fail 9 Jan 2014 106,466 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

major engine and gearbox oil leaks

road noise bar heavily corroded and holed

Pass 15 Jan 2013 103,884 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 103,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 101,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering Pump drive belt deteriorating.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front Seat belt retracts slowly.

nearside rear Door not opening from outside or inside.

nearside rear Tyre outter wall damaged.185/60h15.

offside rear Door not opening from outside.

Fail 30 Dec 2011 101,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering Pump drive belt deteriorating.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front Seat belt retracts slowly.

nearside rear Door not opening from outside or inside.

nearside rear Tyre outter wall damaged.185/60h15.

offside rear Door not opening from outside.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 94,814 miles

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

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

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

advise both rear doors can not be opened from outside

advise front number plate in poor condision

Pass 29 Dec 2010 94,814 miles

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)

advise both rear doors can not be opened from outside

advise front number plate in poor condision

Pass 29 Dec 2009 86,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s n/s rear doors not opening from outside

Fail 29 Dec 2009 86,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s n/s rear doors not opening from outside

Pass 7 Jan 2009 76,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tuyre outer edge worn

one (1) of nearside tail lights not working

Pass 4 Jan 2008 68,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear door will not open from outside

Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,009 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 57,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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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X454 NTP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X454 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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X454 NTP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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