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J90 RNJ

2000 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,600 mi
Last recorded116,600 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 RNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 116,600 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 105,177 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 105,113 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 96,546 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,486 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 83,181 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 83,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,202 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 76,202 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,344 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 67,445 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,445 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 62,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

back box held on by cable ties

both number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Jan 2007 62,678 miles

back box held on by cable ties

both number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,608 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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J90 RNJ is a 2000 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J90 RNJ, 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 J90 RNJ registered?

J90 RNJ is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is J90 RNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 RNJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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