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X761 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,450 mi
Last recorded48,450 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX761 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2012 48,450 miles

Boot lock missing

Centre lower engine stay bar bushes are worn

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,450 miles

Boot lock missing

Centre lower engine stay bar bushes are worn

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 43,539 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2011 43,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s washer jet fault . front number plate damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2010 34,921 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s washer jet fault . front number plate damaged

Pass 23 May 2009 26,005 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 May 2009 26,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,846 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 17,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre slightly of shape

offside reartyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,015 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 5,238 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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X761 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X761 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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X761 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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