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Y104 JJR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,996 mi
Last recorded108,996 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 JJR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 108,996 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2016 104,739 miles

Coolant low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,136 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 97,131 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 85,374 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 75,166 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 May 2013 75,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,983 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 63,983 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 21 May 2011 50,678 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 50,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 37,154 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 23,099 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,099 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 29 May 2008 19,988 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 19,977 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,165 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 14,678 miles

Nearside Front 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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Y104 JJR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y104 JJR, 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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Y104 JJR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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