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Y136 JJR

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,858 mi
Last recorded72,858 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY136 JJR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 72,858 miles

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,045 miles

both front abs rings in poor corroded condition

both front brake discs in poor corroded condition.

engine management lamp on, rectify a.s.a.p.

service lamp on.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 66,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

both front abs rings in poor corroded condition

both front brake discs in poor corroded condition.

engine management lamp on, rectify a.s.a.p.

service lamp on.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,492 miles

rear suspension cross brace heavily corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 63,479 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear suspension cross brace heavily corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 60,603 miles

bothg rear brake hoses have corroded ferrules

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear engine/ gearbox mount deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2008 60,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bothg rear brake hoses have corroded ferrules

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear engine/ gearbox mount deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2007 59,450 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,628 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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Y136 JJR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y136 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 Y136 JJR registered?

Y136 JJR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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