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X778 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,596 mi
Last recorded84,596 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 84,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,268 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

slight deterioration front brake discs (inner face)

Fail 9 Aug 2019 79,263 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

slight deterioration front brake discs (inner face)

Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,493 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

slight deterioration front brake discs (inside faces)

Fail 8 Aug 2018 77,487 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

slight deterioration front brake discs (inside faces)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 75,661 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

washers poor

Fail 5 Sep 2017 75,661 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

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

washers poor

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,176 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,104 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 2 Sep 2015 73,104 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,146 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,009 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 22 Aug 2013 68,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 31 Aug 2012 63,807 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,807 miles

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,969 miles

front brake discs slightly deteriorating on inside edges

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,696 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,110 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside washer jet poor operation

STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN AND CORRODED INSIDE SURFACE

Fail 24 Aug 2009 59,110 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside washer jet poor operation

STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN AND CORRODED INSIDE SURFACE

Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 56,294 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,273 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 10 Aug 2006 40,677 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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X778 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X778 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 X778 NPX registered?

X778 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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