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X491 JRD

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,114 mi
Last recorded128,114 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 JRD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 128,114 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 128,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 123,622 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 123,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 117,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 115,833 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 115,831 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f foglight cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2011 89,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f foglight cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2010 73,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 73,513 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,107 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,990 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 36,859 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,859 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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X491 JRD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X491 JRD, 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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X491 JRD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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