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X293 JPO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,323 mi
Last recorded73,323 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX293 JPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,323 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 73,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed + below legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 61,060 miles

All four tyres cracking and perishing but not showing ply/cord.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Door mirror glass shattered.

Offside Front Outer Tyre wall has chunk out of but not showing ply/cord.

Windscreen cracked.

Fail 1 Dec 2016 61,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached Broken. (2.7.2b)

All four tyres cracking and perishing but not showing ply/cord.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Door mirror glass shattered.

Windscreen cracked.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 46,406 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 9 Dec 2015 46,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

rear number plate starting to delaminate

under tray insecur

Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,872 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 31,250 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 31,250 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 30,552 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 30,550 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,434 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,416 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 28,416 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,931 miles

Off-side front wiper starting to split but still clearing the screen correctly

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,992 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,937 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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X293 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X293 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 X293 JPO registered?

X293 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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