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M8 JEA

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,661 mi
Last recorded47,661 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 JEA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2011 47,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre hard to rotate, cant fully check wheel bearing play

Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,661 miles

n/s/r tyre hard to rotate, cant fully check wheel bearing play

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,875 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake disc worn

Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,638 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,024 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,065 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 9,224 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 8,302 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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M8 JEA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M8 JEA, 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 M8 JEA registered?

M8 JEA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is M8 JEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 JEA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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