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Y165 JHT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,374 mi
Last recorded119,374 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 JHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 119,374 miles

Cross-beam at rear of floorpan corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 119,374 miles

Cross-beam at rear of floorpan corroded

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 113,006 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 113,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 104,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,191 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 95,131 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,208 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,673 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,060 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,154 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight oil leak, nearside drive shaft seal

Fail 16 Mar 2009 59,146 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight oil leak, nearside drive shaft seal

Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,676 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs corroeded

front no plate damaged

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,324 miles

offside front inner brake disc has corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2006 39,310 miles

front brake disc's corroding (inner faces)

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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Y165 JHT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y165 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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Y165 JHT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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