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X798 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,710 mi
Last recorded87,710 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 87,710 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,834 miles

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

O/S/F Seat relese arm missing (but still can get into back seats)

Slight misting on steering rack

Tail gate button missing

Fail 3 Sep 2013 78,832 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

O/S/F Seat relese arm missing (but still can get into back seats)

Slight misting on steering rack

Tail gate button missing

Pass 22 Sep 2012 72,120 miles

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

all 4 tyres low tread depth

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

only just met emission limits.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 62,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,946 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,590 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 50,397 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,515 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,727 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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X798 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X798 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 X798 NPX registered?

X798 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X798 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X798 NPX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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