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Y127 JJR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,944 mi
Last recorded78,944 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 JJR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,944 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 78,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,457 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,168 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 74,163 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,810 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 71,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear road noise cross bar corroded to excess

Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,600 miles

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

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

rear road noise cross bar corroded to excess

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear redial low road noise bar corroded to excess

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,101 miles

rear suspension cross bar corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 56,118 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 52,662 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,582 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,063 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 44,013 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 40,301 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 40,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y127 JJR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y127 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 Y127 JJR registered?

Y127 JJR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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