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X346 JJA

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,470 mi
Last recorded151,470 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX346 JJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 151,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 151,378 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013 144,161 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 144,161 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2012 135,883 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2012 135,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 124,856 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2011 124,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 112,268 miles

Oil leak

slight noise from o/srear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jul 2010 112,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight noise from o/srear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,755 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 97,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 82,085 miles

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

N/S Front fog light not working

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade poor

Screen wash jet need adjusting

Fail 25 Jul 2008 82,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

N/S Front fog light not working

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade poor

Screen wash jet need adjusting

Pass 12 Feb 2007 59,528 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 59,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 55,056 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 55,021 miles

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

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

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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X346 JJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X346 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 X346 JJA registered?

X346 JJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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