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X343 JJA

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,309 mi
Last recorded162,309 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 JJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 162,309 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 160,409 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 157,327 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 154,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 151,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 14 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 148,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 144,591 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 140,831 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 137,060 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 137,053 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are cracked.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 134,142 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc worn

n/s/f tyre has cut on wall +cut tread

Fail 16 Mar 2012 134,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 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) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc worn

n/s/f tyre has cut on wall +cut tread

Pass 14 Mar 2011 130,749 miles

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

o/s/f steering arm has little movement

Fail 11 Mar 2011 130,719 miles

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

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

o/s/f steering arm has little movement

Pass 10 Mar 2010 126,728 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gear box mounting worn

n/s/r tyre wall damageg

o/s/r tyrehas cracks on tread

wipers slightly worn

Fail 8 Mar 2010 126,708 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gear box mounting worn

n/s/r tyre wall damageg

o/s/r tyrehas cracks on tread

wipers slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2009 121,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 114,068 miles

inside edge of nsf tyre worn...close to limit

Pass 28 Feb 2007 112,057 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 104,412 miles

wear to front brake pads and discs.

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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X343 JJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X343 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 X343 JJA registered?

X343 JJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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