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X447 JOR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

91,489 mi
Last recorded91,489 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX447 JOR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,489 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 91,342 miles

rear axle support rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2014 91,342 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

rear axle support rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2012 89,565 miles

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

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

exhaust sustem rusty

n/s front tyre just over 2.5mm

n/s number plate light lens missing

o/s outer sill seam damaged

rear bar front of rear axle corroded badly

slight play at o/s front steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 3 Oct 2012 89,565 miles

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

exhaust sustem rusty

n/s front tyre just over 2.5mm

n/s number plate light lens missing

o/s outer sill seam damaged

rear bar front of rear axle corroded badly

slight play at o/s front steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear suspension parts rusty

n/s front tyre at 3mm

play at n/s front seat back

rear brake discs rusty

rear stay bar corroded to excess

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 4 Oct 2011 89,259 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear suspension parts rusty

n/s front tyre at 3mm

play at n/s front seat back

rear brake discs rusty

rear stay bar corroded to excess

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,970 miles

exhaust system rusty

front anti-roll bar rusty

n/s/r light lense damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2010 88,970 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

front anti-roll bar rusty

n/s/r light lense damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,833 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 87,833 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged

n/s front tyre at 3mm

n/s rear indicator lens damaged

Pass 19 May 2008 79,778 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 79,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 69,649 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 69,649 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,799 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 58,799 miles

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

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

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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X447 JOR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X447 JOR, 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 X447 JOR registered?

X447 JOR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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