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X317 JJA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,498 mi
Last recorded138,498 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX317 JJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 138,498 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 130,276 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 130,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 122,208 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 116,779 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 116,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 111,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 104,652 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 104,353 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 94,104 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 81,686 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 81,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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X317 JJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X317 JJA, 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 X317 JJA registered?

X317 JJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X317 JJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X317 JJA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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