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JIL 7831

2000 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,837 mi
Last recorded119,837 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Renault Megane74,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 7831
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2024 119,837 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front fog lights in op

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 8 Jul 2020 119,827 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edges

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 2 Jul 2020 119,825 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn on outer edges

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 18 Feb 2016 118,565 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

rear tyres on 2mm wearing close to legal limit

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 16 Mar 2015 114,752 miles

handbrake travel near limit

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 16 Mar 2015 114,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

handbrake travel near limit

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 7 Mar 2014 109,812 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 109,812 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 103,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 103,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2012 94,700 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 94,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

tyres low

Pass 15 Mar 2011 85,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2010 78,112 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 78,112 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,428 miles

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 3 Mar 2008 65,557 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 59,817 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 53,890 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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JIL 7831 is a 2000 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JIL 7831, 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 JIL 7831 registered?

JIL 7831 is a 2000 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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