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X688 JPO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,648 mi
Last recorded94,648 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 JPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,648 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,414 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 92,404 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 90,036 miles

Long parking brake lever travel

Lower rear engine stabiliser bar rubbers torn, allowing engine to rock back and forth

Play in steering column top bush

Wipers poor

Fail 22 Mar 2011 90,036 miles

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

Long parking brake lever travel

Lower rear engine stabiliser bar rubbers torn, allowing engine to rock back and forth

Play in steering column top bush

Wipers poor

Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,850 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 82,850 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,336 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 72,271 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 72,271 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,677 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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X688 JPO 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 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 X688 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 X688 JPO registered?

X688 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X688 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X688 JPO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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