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X523 JBK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,116 mi
Last recorded107,116 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 JBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 107,116 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 104,772 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 104,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml and transmition warning light illuminated

offside rear tyre splitting inbetween the tread

Pass 27 Jun 2018 98,453 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracked and perished in tread

Fail 26 Jun 2018 98,452 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

car overheated at the end of emissions test

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracked and perished in tread

Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces worn may need attention soon (3.5.1i)

engine manage light on and autobox light flashing intermitantly

Fail 26 Jun 2017 92,515 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces may need attention soon (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces worn may need attention soon (3.5.1i)

engine manage light on and autobox light flashing intermitantly

Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 5mm approx (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on edges will need replacing very soon (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 5mm approx (3.5.1i)

advise offside rear tyre slightly perished in tread

auto warning light intermitantly flashed on

engine management light on dash

front brake pads worn inner pad 2mm advise replace very soon

Fail 25 Jun 2016 86,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 5mm approx (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on edges will need replacing very soon (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 5mm approx (3.5.1i)

advise offside rear tyre slightly perished in tread

auto warning light intermitantly flashed on

engine management light on dash

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,486 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 79,425 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,228 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 77,228 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 75,098 miles

Front lower bumper insecure

N/S/F indicator showing white light

OBD warning light illuminated on dash

Rear brake discs corroded on egdes

Fail 3 Dec 2012 75,098 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front lower bumper insecure

N/S/F indicator showing white light

O/S/F wiper split on ends

OBD warning light illuminated on dash

Rear brake discs corroded on egdes

n/s/f wiper blade split no rubber on blade

Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,723 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,934 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,798 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Mar 2010 67,794 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,015 miles

high level stop lamp not working(disconnected)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Mar 2009 64,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

high level stop lamp not working(disconnected)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,365 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 53,365 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 46,941 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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X523 JBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X523 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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X523 JBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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