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X448 JVN

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,763 mi
Last recorded67,763 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX448 JVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,763 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 67,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 66,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 66,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 64,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 64,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,352 miles

Central brake light not working

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front seats has slightly play

Front tyre wearing out from the edge and it's not in good condition

Nearside Rear tyre has slightly crack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out from the edge and it's in bad condition (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 62,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central brake light not working

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front seats has slightly play

Front tyre wearing out from the edge and it's not in good condition

Nearside Rear tyre has slightly crack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out from the edge and it's in bad condition (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,216 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,317 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn (2mm)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 54,642 miles

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

both rear wheel bearing have slight noise when rotated

slight leak on power steering

Fail 16 Oct 2014 54,598 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,965 miles

Bonnet latch faulty

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,942 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,588 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 42,149 miles

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

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,149 miles

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

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,488 miles

nearside tyre cracking on out edge

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,016 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,654 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,608 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 26,608 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 22,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X448 JVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X448 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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X448 JVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X448 JVN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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