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X854 NGG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,482 mi
Last recorded129,482 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX854 NGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 129,482 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 111,965 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 91,781 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 91,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,588 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear tyre has cut

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,192 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 64,192 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,044 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 52,044 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 44,816 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,330 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 40,330 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,803 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

cut in offside front tyre side wall cords not showing

nearside front brake binding

parking lever insecure

rear wiper torn

Fail 18 Jan 2006 25,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

cut in offside rear tyre side wall cords not showing

nearside front brake binding

parking lever insecure

rear wiper torn

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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X854 NGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X854 NGG, 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 X854 NGG registered?

X854 NGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X854 NGG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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