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JCZ 3897

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,793 mi
Last recorded92,793 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 3897
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,793 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,009 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 84,976 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,242 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 79,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 71,156 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 64,998 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,151 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,067 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 49,066 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,984 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 39,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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JCZ 3897 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JCZ 3897, 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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What year was JCZ 3897 registered?

JCZ 3897 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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