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X641 JPO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,612 mi
Last recorded76,612 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX641 JPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,612 miles

both rear discs rusty

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

n/s/f inner rack has slight play

service brake efficiency only just above reqired minimum 56%

very bad engine oil leaking, blowing over many components

Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,608 miles

Battery insecure front (1.9.1)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f outer cv boot (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front both sides (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low both front dip beams very low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum empty (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning steering very stiff (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both wipers u/s (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear discs rusty

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

n/s/f inner rack has slight play

service brake efficiency only just above reqired minimum 56%

very bad engine oil leaking, blowing over many components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,852 miles

Both rear tyre`s wearing on outer tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 71,851 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyre`s wearing on outer tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,193 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 69,193 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,518 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,015 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 63,014 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,907 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,879 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 48,957 miles

o/s number plate insecure.

o/s/f tyre wall damaged.

wear in rack.

wear o/s rear tyre.

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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X641 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X641 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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X641 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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