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Y126 JAT

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,271 mi
Last recorded136,271 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 JAT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 136,271 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 136,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 121,209 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 106,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 94,177 miles

O/S/F outer CV gaiter inner clip snapped and leaking greese.

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 94,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/S/F outer CV gaiter inner clip snapped and leaking greese.

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 78,805 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 70,990 miles

rear cross member badly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2011 70,990 miles

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

rear cross member badly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,334 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 60,334 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 57,751 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 53,891 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 50,043 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 45,724 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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Y126 JAT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y126 JAT, 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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Y126 JAT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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