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X871 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,679 mi
Last recorded107,679 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX871 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 107,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (steering rack) (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

center brake light not working

Pass 11 May 2017 99,258 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 90,406 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 90,406 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 83,758 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 83,758 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 81,833 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 81,833 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,655 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,655 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 72,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,492 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 65,486 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 65,486 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 6 May 2010 58,049 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 50,905 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 44,381 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 37,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 30,657 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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X871 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 X871 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 X871 NPX registered?

X871 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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