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X836 NLB

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,035 mi
Last recorded50,035 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX836 NLB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 50,035 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 50,035 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,932 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 44,896 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.

O/S/F Wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Transmission leak.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 39,386 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 34,810 miles

N/S/F Wiper slightly deteriorated

N/S/R Plastic stone shield loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,810 miles

N/S/F Wiper slightly deteriorated

N/S/R Plastic stone shield loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,661 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,454 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 28,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to o/s sill panel

Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,388 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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X836 NLB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 X836 NLB, 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 X836 NLB registered?

X836 NLB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is X836 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X836 NLB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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