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X981 JLC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,255 mi
Last recorded93,255 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 JLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 93,255 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

Pass 17 Nov 2011 85,589 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 17 Nov 2011 85,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,288 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 70,033 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2009 70,033 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,800 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 56,043 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 56,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Nov 2006 48,877 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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X981 JLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X981 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X981 JLC registered?

X981 JLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X981 JLC safe to buy?

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