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Y107 JCP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,708 mi
Last recorded119,708 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY107 JCP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2018 119,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 111,012 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 110,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged nearside front abs ring (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged offside front abs ring (3.4.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 104,527 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

gearbox mounting worn

Fail 18 Jun 2015 97,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

gearbox mounting worn

Pass 19 Apr 2014 87,855 miles

advise front brake pads

Fail 17 Apr 2014 87,845 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

advise front brake pads

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre outer walls starting to crack

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 79,908 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

slight movement in n/s front steering

Pass 19 Feb 2010 79,213 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 68,876 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,932 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 60,932 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 53,253 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,401 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (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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Y107 JCP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y107 JCP, 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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Y107 JCP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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