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X788 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,068 mi
Last recorded102,068 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX788 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,068 miles

Offside Front driving lamp inoperative

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear support beam corroded

engine and under body covers

Fail 4 Oct 2018 102,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front driving lamp inoperative

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear support beam corroded

engine and under body covers

Pass 29 Sep 2017 99,198 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (2.4.G.1)

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

engine and under body covers

Fail 29 Sep 2017 99,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged insecure (2.4.G.4a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (2.4.G.1)

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

engine and under body covers

Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,537 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s/r ()

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

engine and under body covers

Fail 5 Oct 2016 95,537 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s/r ()

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

engine and under body covers

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,140 miles

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

engine and under body covers

Pass 16 Jan 2015 89,960 miles

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

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

nsr side wall perished

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2014 85,396 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 85,396 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 81,547 miles

both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

offside rear tyre wearing outer shoulder

Fail 17 Jan 2013 81,547 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

breather unit insecure near ABS pump

offside rear tyre wearing outer shoulder

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,965 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 75,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 68,506 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 68,506 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 64,648 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,182 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 57,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 50,250 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 45,741 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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X788 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 X788 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 X788 NPX registered?

X788 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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