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X471 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Cream Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,536 mi
Last recorded134,536 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX471 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 134,536 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

headlamp patterns slightly diffused

Fail 7 Feb 2018 134,536 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

headlamp patterns slightly diffused

Pass 7 Feb 2017 129,253 miles

Offside Front windscreen cracked but not obstructing view

Oil leak ()

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 129,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front windscreen cracked but not obstructing view

Oil leak ()

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 122,780 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 122,779 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 117,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Jan 2015 117,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jan 2014 111,981 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jan 2013 102,571 miles

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)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 102,559 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 90,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 90,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,642 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion lateral bar

Fail 1 Feb 2011 79,611 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion lateral bar

Pass 2 Feb 2010 69,539 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 69,352 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,277 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,070 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,931 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,352 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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X471 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Cream with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X471 NPX, 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 X471 NPX registered?

X471 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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