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X648 JBK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,427 mi
Last recorded101,427 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX648 JBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 101,427 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

under-body panels fitted

Fail 8 May 2018 101,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre perished

under-body panels fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 100,230 miles

Both front 185/60 x 15 tyres worn close to limit

Pass 4 May 2016 96,647 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 96,647 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside low. (3.7.B.6b)

Headlamp aim too high Both, adjusted on site (1.8)

Fail 8 May 2015 90,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 8 May 2015 90,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 9 May 2014 84,224 miles

185/60r15

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery clamp corroded

both front tyres worn on outer edge and close to wear bars

offside rear brake hose mounting bracket corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 84,224 miles

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

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

185/60r15

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery clamp corroded

both front tyres worn on outer edge and close to wear bars

offside rear brake hose mounting bracket corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 79,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 74,869 miles

185/60 x 15

Front brake discs heavily worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 74,869 miles

185/60 x 15

Front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 14 May 2011 72,140 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 72,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 68,053 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 68,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 63,403 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 57,400 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 May 2008 57,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 May 2007 49,469 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 47,150 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 40,043 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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X648 JBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X648 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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X648 JBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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