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X499 JPO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,497 mi
Last recorded158,497 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 JPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 158,497 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 158,497 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 146,598 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 146,598 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 134,640 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 134,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 115,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 104,277 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 104,277 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 93,397 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 81,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 81,688 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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X499 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X499 JPO, 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 X499 JPO registered?

X499 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X499 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X499 JPO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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