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Y166 JGX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

156,522 mi
Last recorded156,522 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 JGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 156,522 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 156,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 149,096 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 149,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 142,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2010 142,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 135,765 miles

gearbox stabilizer mount badly worn

Fail 17 Jul 2009 135,765 miles

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

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

gearbox stabilizer mount badly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2008 127,920 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 113,422 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low + cracks in tread ( borderline pass )

offside front tyre worn low + cracks in side wall ( borderline pass )

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 21 Jul 2007 113,422 miles

nearside front tyre worn low + cracks in tread ( borderline pass )

offside front tyre worn low + cracks in side wall ( borderline pass )

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 26 Jul 2006 92,479 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 92,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y166 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 53.8%.

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 Y166 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 Y166 JGX registered?

Y166 JGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2001.

Is Y166 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 JGX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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