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X866 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,528 mi
Last recorded126,528 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX866 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 126,528 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 124,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 122,981 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 120,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 117,204 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 113,630 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 110,538 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 109,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 105,532 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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)

slight rattle/knock when manouvering from front end

towbar electrical clip broken

Pass 1 Jul 2014 101,997 miles

rear towbar cable flap missing

o/s/r brake pipe mount corroded

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 97,485 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

towbar electric wire holder clip damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,074 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 88,478 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 88,478 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,783 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 83,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,297 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 75,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,585 miles

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,525 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 65,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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X866 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X866 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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X866 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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