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X521 JPO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,285 mi
Last recorded93,285 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 JPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 93,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside fronts (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded nearside/offside front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded,slight leak in centre pipe

rear bolt on crossmember corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 89,612 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts feel rough when turning (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 84,430 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 May 2014 23,922 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 23,922 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 175,946 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2013 67,754 miles

Centre Brake Lamp Not Fitted At Time Of Test

Clutch Pedel Pad Worn

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 67,754 miles

Centre Brake Lamp Not Fitted At Time Of Test

Clutch Pedel Pad Worn

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 63,378 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 63,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 55,474 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 55,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 45,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2010 45,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 37,277 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 37,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,298 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 22,766 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 22,766 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,367 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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X521 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X521 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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X521 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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