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Y143 JPA

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,959 mi
Last recorded64,959 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 JPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 64,836 miles

all discs poor / rusty / pitted

c.v boots poor

exhaust rusty / poor

play in suspension

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,372 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 63,372 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 58,285 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn to excess

Fail 10 Mar 2011 58,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn to excess

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,159 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn to excess

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,938 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,938 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,759 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 31,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn to excess and perished

rear inner brake pads worn to limit

Pass 15 May 2006 17,951 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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Y143 JPA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y143 JPA, 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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Y143 JPA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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