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X895 JLC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,278 mi
Last recorded105,278 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX895 JLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 105,278 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 98,565 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 98,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 92,416 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 87,065 miles

nearside rear door doesn't open from outside

only one of the nearside rear sidelights working

Fail 25 Jan 2011 87,059 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear door doesn't open from outside

only one of the nearside rear sidelights working

Pass 25 Jan 2010 80,905 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 80,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 74,854 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 74,854 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 69,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine stableiser bushes worn

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on the side walls

Fail 22 Feb 2008 69,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine stableiser bushes worn

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on the side walls

Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,890 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 59,980 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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X895 JLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X895 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X895 JLC registered?

X895 JLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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