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X279 JPO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,446 mi
Last recorded72,446 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 JPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scratches on windscreen in zone A

Plastic rear screen excessivly deteriorated affecting rear vision

Fail 2 Jul 2014 72,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scratches on windscreen in zone A

Plastic rear screen excessivly deteriorated affecting rear vision

Fail 2 Jul 2014 72,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scratches on windscreen in zone A

Plastic rear screen excessivly deteriorated affecting rear vision

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,872 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 65,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 61,132 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 60,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,251 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,127 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 40,899 miles

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

drive belt tensioner noisy

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2009 40,899 miles

drive belt tensioner noisy

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2008 39,141 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,536 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 36,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 32,158 miles

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

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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X279 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X279 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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X279 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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