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Y133 JAJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,358 mi
Last recorded121,358 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 JAJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 121,358 miles

Central Rear torsion bar support/stabiliser bar very corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 121,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear torsion bar support/stabiliser bar very corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 115,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade u/s

Slight oil leak

Support bar (non structural) NSR to OSR axle mounting area heavily corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 115,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Reset at time of test, showing catalyst efficiency fault, but well within emissions limits (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear wiper blade u/s

Slight oil leak

Support bar (non structural) NSR to OSR axle mounting area heavily corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 109,576 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear underside support brace corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 104,651 miles

securing bracket for offside rear brake pipe damaged and fouling body

Fail 24 May 2016 104,651 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

securing bracket for offside rear brake pipe damaged and fouling body

Pass 8 May 2015 97,717 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)

Pass 13 May 2014 91,977 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 85,534 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,508 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 77,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,987 miles

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

front brake discs excessively corroded /pitted /lipped

Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,183 miles

front discs rusty / pitted on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,392 miles

Damage to front fog lamp lens

Fail 4 Jun 2009 59,392 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Damage to front fog lamp lens

Pass 13 May 2008 55,852 miles

Damage to nn/s/f & o/s/f spot light lens

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,289 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 46,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 42,609 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 42,609 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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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Y133 JAJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y133 JAJ, 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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Y133 JAJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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