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X261 JPO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,289 mi
Last recorded90,289 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 JPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,289 miles

Engine warning light on

Offsdie front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,084 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 87,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 81,937 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 81,937 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 76,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres perished

Pass 28 May 2011 75,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2010 73,452 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2009 70,004 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 May 2009 699,995 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 62,593 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 53,610 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 51,382 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 51,354 miles

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

thorn in nearside front tyre sidewall. 185/60/15 h

Pass 19 Dec 2005 44,668 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 44,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres on 3mm and treads cracking

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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X261 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X261 JPO, 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 X261 JPO registered?

X261 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X261 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X261 JPO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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