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Y144 JHT

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,129 mi
Last recorded85,129 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 JHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 85,129 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 85,129 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r footbrake operation sluggish

Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,614 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 74,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag warning lamp lit

engine management lamp lit

Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,559 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and scored very near to being excess

Pass 30 Jun 2009 65,575 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 65,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 58,597 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,380 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 51,376 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,294 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 45,294 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

nail in tyre

slight nick in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,820 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 41,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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Y144 JHT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y144 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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What year was Y144 JHT registered?

Y144 JHT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y144 JHT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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