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X868 JNK

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,581 mi
Last recorded95,581 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX868 JNK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 95,581 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyrtes wearing on outer edges.

n/s/ rear light lens slight damage.

Fail 27 Nov 2010 95,581 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyrtes wearing on outer edges.

n/s/ rear light lens slight damage.

Fail 14 Nov 2009 82,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2009 82,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2008 68,195 miles

N/S/F Tyre tread wearing on outer edge

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre treads to side walls begin: to deteriorate.

Small stone chip in front number plate.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 68,195 miles

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

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

N/S/F Tyre tread wearing on outer edge

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre treads to side walls begin: to deteriorate.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Small stone chip in front number plate.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 52,367 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,026 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 46,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 35,388 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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X868 JNK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X868 JNK, 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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X868 JNK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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