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X349 JVN

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,422 mi
Last recorded53,422 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX349 JVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 53,422 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 8 Mar 2019 53,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade damaged and insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,720 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside both front and rear tyres signs of ageing

Fail 13 Mar 2018 49,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside both front and rear tyres signs of ageing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 46,671 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 45,331 miles

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

Offside 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,631 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 43,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside washer jet

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 38,933 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f indicator discoloured

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight movement

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,502 miles

corrosion to front discs

exhaust fouling rear suspension

suspension rear support badly corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2011 31,502 miles

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

corrosion to front discs

exhaust fouling rear suspension

suspension rear support badly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,579 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,652 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,373 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,023 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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X349 JVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X349 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 X349 JVN registered?

X349 JVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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