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X964 NGE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,100 mi
Last recorded124,100 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX964 NGE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 124,100 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 121,747 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,300 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 92,406 miles

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

The auxilliary drive belt is badly frayed, oil contaminated and "running off" it's pulleys. Advise not running until repaired.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 92,406 miles

The auxilliary drive belt is badly frayed, oil contaminated and "running off" it's pulleys. Advise not running until repaired.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,823 miles

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

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

both headlight bulbs sheild tips starting to detiriate and pattern definition may be affected

Fail 14 Jan 2013 79,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both headlight bulbs sheild tips starting to detiriate and pattern definition may be affected

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,578 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside inner drive shaft boot leaking transmission oil

Fail 11 Jan 2012 71,543 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside inner drive shaft boot leaking transmission oil

Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,589 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 62,514 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,423 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 53,423 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,524 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 41,636 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 41,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 35,724 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 35,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,682 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 30,682 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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X964 NGE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X964 NGE, 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 X964 NGE registered?

X964 NGE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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