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J5 JDR

2000 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,062 mi
Last recorded111,062 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 JDR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 111,062 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2015 111,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2014 110,003 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

faint noise from offside rear wheel when spun, possibly a worn bearing

Fail 21 Jul 2014 110,003 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

faint noise from offside rear wheel when spun, possibly a worn bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2013 109,156 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 109,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 107,719 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 107,719 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 105,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,901 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 101,629 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 101,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 99,350 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 22 Jul 2009 99,350 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 98,234 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 93,947 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 93,947 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 93,567 miles

Front registration plate slightly dis-coloured characters and numbers still visible.

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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J5 JDR is a 2000 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 74,770 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 J5 JDR, 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 26 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J5 JDR registered?

J5 JDR is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is J5 JDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 JDR shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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