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J10 LSM

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,001 mi
Last recorded122,001 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 LSM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 122,001 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 115,110 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 115,109 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2009 115,094 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2008 108,485 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake discs worn & corroding on edges(poss undersize)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges & cracking

o/s/r tyre wearing close to treadbars

slight wear anti roll bar mounting bushes(outer)

Fail 31 May 2008 108,485 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

brake discs worn & corroding on edges(poss undersize)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges & cracking

o/s/r tyre wearing close to treadbars

slight wear anti roll bar mounting bushes(outer)

Pass 19 May 2007 93,444 miles

1.Brake discs corroding on edges, pads not checked †2.Brake pipes not checked proeprly due to protective coating & above covers †3.o/s/r tyre sidewall cut slightly †4.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

Pass 10 May 2006 89,799 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 89,799 miles

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

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

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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J10 LSM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J10 LSM, 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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J10 LSM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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