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Y133 JCU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,745 mi
Last recorded95,745 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 95,745 miles

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

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 8 Feb 2010 93,361 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 90,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 90,862 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 90,857 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 83,589 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 83,302 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2006 72,967 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 72,967 miles

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

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

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 JCU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JCU, 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 Y133 JCU registered?

Y133 JCU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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