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X348 JVN

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,106 mi
Last recorded89,106 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX348 JVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 89,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear brake pipe corroding in clips

o/s front tyre low tread and cracking

tailgate wont open gained access through rear seats

Fail 21 Mar 2011 89,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear brake pipe corroding in clips

o/s front tyre low tread and cracking

tailgate wont open gained access through rear seats

Pass 26 Mar 2010 87,395 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel flap missing

hatchback button missing/but still opens

nearside front spot lamp broken

Fail 19 Mar 2010 87,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel flap missing

hatchback button missing/but still opens

nearside front spot lamp broken

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

offside rear tyre under inflated nail in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2009 81,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment

Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,116 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 75,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 66,622 miles

nearside front tyre low tread

Fail 10 Jan 2007 66,622 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 60,386 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,386 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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X348 JVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X348 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 X348 JVN registered?

X348 JVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X348 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X348 JVN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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