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Y117 JDT

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,784 mi
Last recorded93,784 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 JDT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc is corroded

Offside Front Inner brake disc is corroded

Rear wiper blade is split

Fail 12 Oct 2016 93,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Front headlight aims are low

Front wiper blades are split

Nearside Front Inner brake disc is corroded

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc is corroded

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 3 Oct 2015 80,230 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 80,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,805 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 71,690 miles

Both front indicator bulbs discolouring

Both front tyres close to wear indicators

Lower engine stabilizer rubber bush worn

Nearside front wheel cover catching tyre valve

Nearside rear indicator bulb discolouring

Nearside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Nearside rear wheel cover catching tyre valve

Offside front wheel cover catching tyre valve

Fail 20 Sep 2012 67,370 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,370 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,084 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 63,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2010 57,200 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 49,832 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 49,832 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,567 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,446 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 31,445 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y117 JDT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y117 JDT, 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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Y117 JDT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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