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X816 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,708 mi
Last recorded90,708 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX816 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2015 90,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.15% recorded (7.3.D.3)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outer door handle stiff in use

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded in tail pipe

Steering wheel off centre

coolant leak evident from nearside of engine area attention needed

Pass 4 Aug 2014 85,130 miles

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

Nearside front brake hose secured to bracket by non standard means

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

REar exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 85,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside front brake hose secured to bracket by non standard means

Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

REar exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,151 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight gear oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f c v boot damp with greese

Pass 14 Jun 2010 72,941 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 72,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,016 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 70,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,648 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 65,648 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,028 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 61,025 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2006 58,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

bonnet catch defective

Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,222 miles

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

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

bonnet catch defective

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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X816 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X816 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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X816 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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