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X959 JLC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,493 mi
Last recorded72,493 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 JLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 72,493 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 72,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,896 miles

rear brake padslow front brake pads low corrosion on front discs

Pass 12 Jun 2007 61,649 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 61,649 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 53,473 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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X959 JLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X959 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 X959 JLC registered?

X959 JLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is X959 JLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X959 JLC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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