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Y118 JJR

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,514 mi
Last recorded115,514 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 JJR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 115,514 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 115,512 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 105,123 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,886 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 88,535 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 88,521 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 82,463 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,361 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,940 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 67,877 miles

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

Front brake discs worn thin

Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,507 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 58,497 miles

Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,757 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 48,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,532 miles

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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Y118 JJR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y118 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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What year was Y118 JJR registered?

Y118 JJR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y118 JJR safe to buy?

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