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X642 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,193 mi
Last recorded100,193 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX642 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,193 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 100,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 97,263 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 97,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 90,533 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,261 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking to tyre wall

Fail 6 Jan 2014 88,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking to tyre wall

Pass 31 Oct 2012 78,407 miles

1 bulb not working in centre brake light

Fail 31 Oct 2012 78,407 miles

1 bulb not working in centre brake light

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,645 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in tread no cords visable tyre cracked in sidewalls

offside rear tyre cut in tread no cords visable

Fail 26 Oct 2011 70,645 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut in tread no cords visable tyre cracked in sidewalls

offside rear tyre cut in tread no cords visable

Pass 6 Nov 2010 65,968 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 6 Nov 2010 65,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,946 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 59,946 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,680 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 54,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2007 49,956 miles

n/s mirror has damage

Fail 5 Nov 2007 49,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror has damage

Pass 14 Oct 2006 45,767 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 40,717 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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X642 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X642 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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X642 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 February 2001.

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