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X686 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,026 mi
Last recorded63,026 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX686 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,026 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 48,567 miles

engine oil leaks.

n/s/f wheel rim damaged.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 48,567 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 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)

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

engine oil leaks.

n/s/f wheel rim damaged.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 48,550 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake discs badly corroded

Impact damage to o/s/f wheel and tyre - all tyres excessively perished and excess runout when checked on rollers

Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,891 miles

both sides front tyres perished

Fail 2 Oct 2013 44,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sides front tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2012 39,594 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 38,882 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,018 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 38,014 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,968 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate poor condition and loose

Fail 29 Jan 2010 36,968 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear number plate poor condition and loose

Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,982 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,212 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 25,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 25,203 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,159 miles

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

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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X686 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X686 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 X686 NPX registered?

X686 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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