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X917 JLC

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,197 mi
Last recorded102,197 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 JLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 102,197 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 98,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

oil leak n/s drive shaft seal

Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,742 miles

oil leak n/s drive shaft seal

Pass 7 Oct 2013 95,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

air filter pipe insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2012 90,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2011 86,894 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 86,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,940 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 75,943 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 75,943 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 71,584 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 65,117 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 58,635 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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X917 JLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X917 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 X917 JLC registered?

X917 JLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X917 JLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X917 JLC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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