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X814 JLC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,655 mi
Last recorded70,655 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX814 JLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 70,655 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,123 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,381 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,945 miles

2x stone chips in front windscreen

nsr tyre perished and cracking 185/60 R15

os wiper split

osf fog lamp glass broken

osr tyre tread badly out of shape 185/60 R15

rear no. plate slightly deteriated and loose

Fail 20 Apr 2012 64,938 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

2x stone chips in front windscreen

nsr tyre perished and cracking 185/60 R15

os wiper split

osf fog lamp glass broken

osr tyre tread badly out of shape 185/60 R15

rear no. plate slightly deteriated and loose

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,053 miles

chip on drivers windsceen

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,223 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 59,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

lip on front brake discs

wiper blades starting to wear

Fail 25 Mar 2008 56,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

lip on front brake discs

wiper blades starting to wear

Pass 9 May 2007 46,012 miles

Both number plates deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2006 40,246 miles

strong advice near side rear tyre worn outer track tread [ just legal ] 1.6 mm

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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X814 JLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X814 JLC, 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 X814 JLC registered?

X814 JLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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