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Y137 JHT

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,257 mi
Last recorded164,257 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 JHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 164,257 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 131,756 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 131,756 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,106 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 101,132 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 92,436 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

near side rear door does not open from outside

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Mar 2008 92,436 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

near side rear door does not open from outside

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Mar 2007 76,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise both rear tyres are low and off side front tyre is worn on both outer edges

advise rear number plate is starting to separate

Pass 8 Mar 2006 61,906 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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Y137 JHT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y137 JHT, 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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Y137 JHT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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