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X665 JOR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,822 mi
Last recorded133,822 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX665 JOR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 133,822 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre seat belt missing

engine has water leak and expansion bottle low

engine/gearbox has oil leaks

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 28 Jan 2012 133,819 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre seat belt missing

engine has water leak and expansion bottle low

engine/gearbox has oil leaks

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2011 125,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre on 2mm on edges

offside front tyre on 3mm and slight cracks in tread

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Fail 10 Feb 2011 125,940 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre on 2mm on edges

offside front tyre on 3mm and slight cracks in tread

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2010 119,890 miles

engine has oil leaks

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

offside front tyre on 1*6 on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2mm on outter edge

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Feb 2010 119,890 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine has oil leaks

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

offside front tyre on 1*6 on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2mm on outter edge

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2009 113,176 miles

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

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

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2009 113,176 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 29 Feb 2008 106,479 miles

both rear flexi hose ferruls slight corrosion

slight noise on offside rear wheelbearing

Pass 13 Feb 2007 100,588 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 100,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 93,114 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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X665 JOR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X665 JOR, 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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X665 JOR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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