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X649 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,442 mi
Last recorded96,442 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX649 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,323 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 93,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,040 miles

N/S/R tyre worn low on outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn low on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2014 91,040 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

N/S/R tyre worn low on outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn low on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R wheel bearing worn slightly

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/F fog light glass damaged

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 79,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R wheel bearing worn slightly

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/F fog light glass damaged

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,885 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 69,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,745 miles

Coolant leak

Lower engine stabilizer bar/bush worn

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 65,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Lower engine stabilizer bar/bush worn

O/S/F tyre worn low

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,864 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 60,864 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,491 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,439 miles

Knocking noise from rear shocks,but function adaquately.

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,545 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 44,545 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 39,576 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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X649 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 X649 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 X649 NPX registered?

X649 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 February 2001.

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