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Y106 JJR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,960 mi
Last recorded134,960 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 JJR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 134,960 miles

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

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

bonnet damaged causing bonnet not to open very well but still closes fine

nearside rear door does not open from inside or outside of vehicle

Fail 9 Aug 2011 134,955 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

bonnet damaged causing bonnet not to open very well but still closes fine

nearside rear door does not open from inside or outside of vehicle

Fail 20 Aug 2010 129,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 129,936 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 124,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 124,473 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 118,846 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 118,846 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 101,349 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 101,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 81,017 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 61,816 miles

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

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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Y106 JJR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y106 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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Y106 JJR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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