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X981 JKL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,178 mi
Last recorded128,178 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 JKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 128,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

grease detected at offside cv boot no split found

wear detected in both front lower arm bushes (all)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 128,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

grease detected at offside cv boot no split found

wear detected in both front lower arm bushes (all)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 113,508 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 106,504 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 106,504 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 98,207 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the outer edges

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 98,207 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the outer edges

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 88,896 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 73,563 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 73,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advice both rear tyres starting to crack and split

Pass 22 Mar 2006 58,255 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X981 JKL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X981 JKL, 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 X981 JKL registered?

X981 JKL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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