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T941 JBL

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,703 mi
Last recorded90,703 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT941 JBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

engine noisy

inner rear cross bar badly corroded and holed

Fail 8 Aug 2016 90,703 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

engine noisy

inner rear cross bar badly corroded and holed

Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,872 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 87,872 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,872 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,543 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 78,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,486 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,782 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 65,782 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,866 miles

slight grease leak from offside front outer c.v. boot

Fail 10 Feb 2010 80,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight grease leak from offside front outer c.v. boot

Pass 15 Aug 2008 69,064 miles

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

rear suspenshon brace deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2007 64,061 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 64,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear no plate in poor con

Pass 16 Aug 2006 58,033 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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T941 JBL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T941 JBL, 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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T941 JBL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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