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X823 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,934 mi
Last recorded128,934 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX823 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 128,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 128,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 119,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre shows signs of being run flat

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside windscreen excessively damaged but doesnt affect drivers view of the road

offside rear tyre perished

rear engine mount rubber bush deteriorated causing excessive movement which will fail on next MOT

Fail 22 Feb 2012 119,017 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre shows signs of being run flat

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside windscreen excessively damaged but doesnt affect drivers view of the road

offside rear tyre perished

rear engine mount rubber bush deteriorated causing excessive movement which will fail on next MOT

Fail 8 Feb 2011 109,172 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded & pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2011 109,172 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded & pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2010 99,833 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 99,833 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 89,967 miles

Cuts on tyre wall o/s/f

Fail 16 Oct 2008 89,967 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Cuts on tyre wall o/s/f

Pass 2 Mar 2007 77,619 miles

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

slight sidewall damage offside front tyre.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,162 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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X823 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red 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 X823 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 X823 NPX registered?

X823 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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