MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
drivers seat back mechanism slightly worn
o/s/f headlamp slightly loose
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
bulkhead corroded around battery
n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and wearing on edges and nail in tread
o/s/f and n/s/f wings corroded
o/s/f headlight slightly loose
o/s/f tyre beginning to wear on outer edge
slight imbalance on rear brakes
n/s and o/s wings corroded
o/s/f headlamp slightly loose
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
bulkhead corroded around battery
cut in n/s/r tyre tread [not to cords]
high level brake light innop [posibly disconnected]
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges
o/s/f headlamp slightly loose
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
cut in n/s/r tyre tread [not to cords]
high level brake light innop [posibly disconnected]
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges
o/s/f headlamp slightly loose
catalytic converter rattling
front brake discs slightly corroded and worn
o/s/f headlamp loose
rear wiper blade split
front brake discs slighly corroded and worn
slight rattle from catalytic converter
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
front brake discs slightly corroded and worn
front brake pads getting low
n/s/f tyre 2-3mm and worn on outer edge
n/s/r tyre wall beginning to perish
o/s/f tyre 3mm
slight rattling from catalytic converter
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X498 JBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 X498 JBK, 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 X498 JBK registered?
X498 JBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2001.
Is X498 JBK safe to buy?
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