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X983 JKL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,839 mi
Last recorded145,839 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 JKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 145,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 145,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 140,886 miles

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

lower gearbox mount

Fail 25 Feb 2013 140,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

lower gearbox mount

Pass 20 Feb 2012 131,956 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 120,725 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 106,467 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 106,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 84,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 70,928 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 63,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre are scuffed on outer side walls

small tear mark to o/sf tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2006 56,436 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 56,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X983 JKL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X983 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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X983 JKL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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