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Y169 JAT

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,190 mi
Last recorded140,190 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 JAT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 140,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 139,436 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 139,436 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 131,865 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 124,782 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 118,645 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 110,529 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 105,715 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 98,114 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 98,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 90,072 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 21 Aug 2007 85,866 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 85,866 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 85,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 80,305 miles

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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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Y169 JAT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y169 JAT, 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 Y169 JAT registered?

Y169 JAT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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