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X837 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,893 mi
Last recorded135,893 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX837 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 135,893 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 130,593 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 130,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 125,297 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 125,286 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 118,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 106,239 miles

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

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

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 97,608 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

n/s outer c/v gaiter retaining clip broken

Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,958 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,875 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,214 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 81,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 79,872 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 79,872 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,389 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,135 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 65,841 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 65,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 59,148 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 51,994 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,727 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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X837 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X837 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 X837 NPX registered?

X837 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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