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X946 JLC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,837 mi
Last recorded138,837 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX946 JLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 138,837 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 138,837 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 127,413 miles

eml light on

Pass 19 Apr 2013 115,950 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 104,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Apr 2012 104,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2011 93,172 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 May 2011 93,172 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,372 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 82,372 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 72,797 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,030 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 56,881 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 47,464 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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X946 JLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X946 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 X946 JLC registered?

X946 JLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X946 JLC safe to buy?

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