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X825 JLC

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,698 mi
Last recorded116,698 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX825 JLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 116,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 116,694 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 107,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet damaged

boot lock missing

engine light on

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r door damaged

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 23 Aug 2010 98,345 miles

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

bonnet damaged

engine noise

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

discs worn

n/s/r wing damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2009 88,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

discs worn

n/s/r wing damaged

o/s/f pads worn

Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 13 Aug 2008 78,584 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 2 Aug 2007 67,144 miles

rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 2 Aug 2007 67,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 17 Jul 2006 55,332 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 55,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X825 JLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey 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 X825 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 X825 JLC registered?

X825 JLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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