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J20 JNM

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,020 mi
Last recorded126,020 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 JNM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 126,020 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 119,072 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 118,970 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 113,377 miles

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)

front/rear discs rusty

Fail 18 May 2012 113,377 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)

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)

front/rear discs rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2010 103,408 miles

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

o/s front seat belt slow to retract

o/s n/s front & rear brake discs worn & rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2010 103,407 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front seat belt slow to retract

o/s n/s front & rear brake discs worn & rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2009 94,984 miles

rear axle bushes slightly perished

Fail 15 Oct 2009 94,877 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear axle bushes slightly perished

Pass 31 Oct 2008 86,042 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

slight play in nearside front anti roll wrap round bush

Fail 28 Oct 2008 86,042 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

slight play in nearside front anti roll wrap round bush

Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,878 miles

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

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

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2006 62,842 miles

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

nearside front wiper blades requires replacement soon

Pass 28 Oct 2005 51,419 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 51,419 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre and o/s/r seats not fitted to vehicle seat belts not tested

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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J20 JNM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J20 JNM, 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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J20 JNM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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