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X352 JVN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,801 mi
Last recorded95,801 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX352 JVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 95,801 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust system becoming corroded

handbrake has long travel

offside front tyre flat

rear brake discs and pads becoming worn/corroded

slight oil leaks

Fail 6 Sep 2012 95,801 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system becoming corroded

handbrake has long travel

offside front tyre flat

rear brake discs and pads becoming worn/corroded

slight oil leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2011 94,086 miles

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

various suspension componants becoming corroded

wipers becoming worn

Fail 5 Sep 2011 94,086 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

various suspension componants becoming corroded

wipers becoming worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 92,525 miles

both front tyres have deep cuts in sidewalls but not reaching cords and becomming worn on edges (Stepped tread)

both rear subframe bushes becomming worn/deteriorated

exhaust centre and rear system showing signs of leaking

rear brake discs starting to become worn/corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2010 311,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres have deep cuts in sidewalls but not reaching cords and becomming worn on edges (Stepped tread)

both rear subframe bushes becomming worn/deteriorated

exhaust centre and rear system showing signs of leaking

rear brake discs starting to become worn/corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 88,987 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 88,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 88,932 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 88,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,360 miles

Battery tray is rusty

Front tyres are worn at edges.

Nearside stop lamp repaired as not repaired for re test.

Small leak at exhaust.

Fail 18 Mar 2008 83,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Battery tray is rusty

Front tyres are worn at edges.

Rear brake pads appear low.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 71,296 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 71,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 56,748 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,748 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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X352 JVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X352 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 X352 JVN registered?

X352 JVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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