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Y138 JGX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,853 mi
Last recorded128,853 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 JGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 128,853 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 128,853 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 114,218 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 99,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 99,755 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 97,358 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

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 25 Sep 2010 87,890 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,276 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,426 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 62,441 miles

advisories as per test number †890174967252

Fail 21 Sep 2007 62,441 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges †nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm †offside rear tyre on 2mm and perished †offside front tyre tread low on edges † †IDEALLY COULD DO WITH 4 TYRES BUT ALL OK FOR MOT AT PRESENT

Pass 29 Sep 2006 51,159 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 39,461 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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Y138 JGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y138 JGX, 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 Y138 JGX registered?

Y138 JGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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