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J200 FOG

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,916 mi
Last recorded35,916 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 FOG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 35,916 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 34,750 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 34,261 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 33,135 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,686 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 31,686 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 30,106 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 30,068 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,489 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 29,213 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,855 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,210 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 28,210 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,854 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,275 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,998 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 26,959 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 26,436 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 2 Apr 2013 26,436 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,520 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,749 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,565 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,831 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,237 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 19,237 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,171 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,837 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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J200 FOG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J200 FOG, 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 J200 FOG registered?

J200 FOG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is J200 FOG safe to buy?

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