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J30 FGD

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,852 mi
Last recorded102,852 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 FGD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 102,852 miles

check engine light on

Fail 11 May 2018 102,839 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle running rough (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened deteriorated and corroded across surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened deteriorated and corroded across surface (3.5.1i)

check engine light on

Pass 27 Aug 2016 99,845 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 96,876 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,615 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 93,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres show signs of age related cracks

Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,440 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres showing signs of light perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2012 90,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres showing signs of light perishing

Fail 20 Sep 2011 86,892 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 86,892 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,360 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 76,360 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,061 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2007 58,522 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Nov 2007 58,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2006 54,956 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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J30 FGD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J30 FGD, 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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J30 FGD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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