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J9 SBY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,903 mi
Last recorded121,903 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 SBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 121,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 114,583 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 104,639 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 93,881 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 93,881 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 86,469 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 76,624 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 67,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 67,519 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 58,626 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 58,626 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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J9 SBY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J9 SBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J9 SBY registered?

J9 SBY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is J9 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 SBY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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