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X949 JDW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,468 mi
Last recorded81,468 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX949 JDW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 81,468 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 81,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

rear gearbox mount u/s

Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,249 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

high level stop light inop if wired in it must work

Pass 15 Oct 2007 72,498 miles

(1.1.4.a)the nearside rear position lamps "one of two" is inoperative

(2.3.1b)the steering pinion assembly is soiled indicating a possible seepage of fluid

(3.7A.5C)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

(4.1)the nearside front and the offside rear tyres have a nail present within each.

(8.1.1b)the nearside door mirror glass is damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2007 72,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

(1.1.4.a)the nearside rear position lamps "one of two" is inoperative

(2.3.1b)the steering pinion assembly is soiled indicating a possible seepage of fluid

(3.7A.5C)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

(4.1)the nearside front and the offside rear tyres have a nail present within each.

(8.1.1b)the nearside door mirror glass is damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2007 72,383 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

(2.3.1.b)the steering pinion assembly is soiled indicating that a possible seepage of fluid is present

(3.7.A.2.e)the front brakes out of balance is at 20%,recommend servicing

(3.7.A.5.C)the rear service brakes rate of change approximately 040Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

(4.1)nearside front and offside rear tyres have a nail present within its contact areas.

(6.2.1)The rear hatch tailgate does not latch securely and the handle assembly is damaged and incomplete

(8.1.1.b)the nearside door mirror glass is damaged

(8.3.1.e)Items (foot ball boots) and animals hanging from the interior mirror could be considered to obscure the drivers view of the road,please ensure items are removed for future mot tests

Pass 18 Oct 2006 65,363 miles

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

Passenger's door mirror glass damaged.

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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X949 JDW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X949 JDW, 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 X949 JDW registered?

X949 JDW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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