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X332 JVN

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,809 mi
Last recorded128,809 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX332 JVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 128,809 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 128,809 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

centre exhaust leaking

front pads low?

n/s/f tyre on limits 185/60hr15

rear a b s loom support corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 120,918 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 120,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 113,501 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

high level brake light not working

offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2013 113,501 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

high level brake light not working

offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,570 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

NSF WHEEL TRIM MISSING

NSR WHEEL BEARING NOISY

NST TYRE PERISHED

OSF FOG LAMP DAMAGED

Fail 19 Sep 2012 105,570 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

NSF WHEEL TRIM MISSING

NSR WHEEL BEARING NOISY

NST TYRE PERISHED

OSF FOG LAMP DAMAGED

Pass 22 Sep 2011 95,249 miles

Offside front fog lamp glass cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2011 95,249 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2010 83,956 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 83,956 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge. close to limit

Fail 15 Sep 2009 68,959 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,959 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,401 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,261 miles

n/s/r shocker starting to leak.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,560 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 31,560 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X332 JVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X332 JVN, 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 X332 JVN registered?

X332 JVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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