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X877 JRD

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,278 mi
Last recorded116,278 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX877 JRD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2015 116,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake fluctuating near limit

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

battery tray corroded

both front tyres low outer edges

hand brake travel nearing limit

offside front strut corroded

offside rear tyre tread low and cracking

rear exhaust box deteriorated and slight blow

wear and pitting front discs

Pass 17 Oct 2014 107,640 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 107,640 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 80,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 80,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,603 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,246 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

blades perished

Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,292 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,162 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,581 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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X877 JRD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X877 JRD, 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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X877 JRD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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