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Y141 JCP

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,946 mi
Last recorded169,946 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 JCP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 169,946 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight noise detected in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 Feb 2015 169,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight noise detected in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Feb 2014 159,694 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Feb 2014 159,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Feb 2013 149,765 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 149,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 139,691 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 139,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 128,813 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 118,989 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 118,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 108,705 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 108,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 99,282 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 89,054 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 77,953 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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Y141 JCP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y141 JCP, 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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Y141 JCP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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