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Y177 JGX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,867 mi
Last recorded90,867 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 JGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 90,867 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 90,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 83,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 70,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 57,495 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 45,126 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,126 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 42,624 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,722 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 36,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,551 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 30,551 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 23,156 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 23,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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Y177 JGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y177 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 Y177 JGX registered?

Y177 JGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y177 JGX safe to buy?

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