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X605 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,581 mi
Last recorded131,581 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX605 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 131,581 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 131,581 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 127,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Slight damage to the bonnet

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 127,634 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Slight damage to the bonnet

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 123,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 119,846 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 115,425 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 115,425 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 108,692 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)

nearside front brake disc rusty

offside front brake disc rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2011 108,692 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

nearside front brake disc rusty

offside front brake disc rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2010 100,538 miles

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED (TWICE),,,P.A.S PIPE WEEPING (@ SEALED JOINT) & FRONT DISCS ARE BADLY CORRODED & PITTING....Thanx.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 89,111 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 89,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 74,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 74,885 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 62,636 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 62,636 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres have small outer wall cracks

offside front sidewall minor damage

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 20 Feb 2006 48,517 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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X605 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X605 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 X605 NPX registered?

X605 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 February 2001.

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