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Y169 JDT

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,586 mi
Last recorded72,586 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 JDT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,586 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 70,754 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 68,704 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,703 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 66,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 64,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,534 miles

Front brake discs worn & corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 60,105 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,404 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 55,402 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,761 miles

rear chassis flex reducing bar corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013

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

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,689 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 46,633 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 45,055 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 43,456 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,639 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,083 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 35,852 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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Y169 JDT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 JDT, 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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Y169 JDT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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