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X579 JPO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,619 mi
Last recorded73,619 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 JPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 73,619 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,734 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 67,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,036 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

small chip in zone A in front windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2009 58,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

small chip in zone A in front windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,110 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 50,110 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

small blow from centre exhaust

wiper blades split

Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,563 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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X579 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X579 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 X579 JPO registered?

X579 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X579 JPO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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