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X493 JOR

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,322 mi
Last recorded136,322 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 JOR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 136,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 130,059 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 124,888 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 115,892 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 106,755 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 97,071 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 97,071 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 87,886 miles

off-side outer drive shaft boot just servicable.

Fail 1 May 2007 87,879 miles

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

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

off-side front outer drive shaft boot just servicable.

Pass 3 May 2006 79,419 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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X493 JOR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X493 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 X493 JOR registered?

X493 JOR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X493 JOR safe to buy?

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