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X631 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,791 mi
Last recorded107,791 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX631 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 107,791 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2016 107,789 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire insecure in wheel arch (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2015 106,142 miles

corrosion in rear stabilizer bar

Pass 15 Oct 2014 100,738 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

washer fluid deteriorated (turned into jelly)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 100,736 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

washer fluid deteriorated (turned into jelly)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 95,559 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

loose connection on hazard switch

Fail 15 Oct 2013 95,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

loose connection on hazard switch

Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,733 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 93,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,043 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 81,367 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 74,206 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,735 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,920 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 55,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 42,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,633 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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X631 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red 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 X631 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 X631 NPX registered?

X631 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 February 2001.

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