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X722 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,560 mi
Last recorded104,560 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX722 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2013 104,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front nearside door damaged and plastic strip missing

front nearside inner cross member bar holding bumper bar cracked and twisted

front offside bumper bar slight damaged

nearside front bumper bar extensively damaged and plastic cracked

nearside front wing extensively damaged

rear offside wing damaged on end

Pass 26 Oct 2013 104,560 miles

front offside bumper bar slight damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front nearside door damaged and plastic strip missing

front nearside inner cross member bar holding bumper bar cracked and twisted

nearside front bumper bar extensively damaged and plastic cracked

nearside front wing extensively damaged

rear offside wing damaged on end

Pass 8 Oct 2012 101,509 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 101,509 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 98,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,239 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 94,239 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 89,258 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 85,341 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 85,341 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 79,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 79,265 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 69,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs rusting slightly.

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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X722 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X722 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 X722 NPX registered?

X722 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X722 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X722 NPX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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