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X678 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,649 mi
Last recorded99,649 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 99,649 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear handbrake cable brace corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 99,648 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear hand brake brace corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,903 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 95,758 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 95,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,338 miles

Offside Front seat belt slightly fraying

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

windscreen upper rubber seal debonding

Fail 18 Feb 2016 94,338 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front seat belt slightly fraying

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

windscreen upper rubber seal debonding

Fail 22 Jan 2015 91,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard obscuring some testable components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,460 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard obscuring some testable components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,443 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,083 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 81,359 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 81,359 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,554 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 78,554 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,935 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 64,956 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 56,265 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,845 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 47,845 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 39,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 39,334 miles

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

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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X678 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X678 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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X678 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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