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X653 JBK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,493 mi
Last recorded75,493 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX653 JBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 75,493 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 63,231 miles

bonnet catch faulty

offside front tyre below limit on edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 58,128 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,143 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2012 52,143 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,292 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,174 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,515 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,352 miles

slight play o/s track rod.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 31,076 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 31,076 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both rear tyres badly perished 185x60x15 †

Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,975 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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X653 JBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X653 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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What year was X653 JBK registered?

X653 JBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X653 JBK safe to buy?

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