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Y179 JJR

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,233 mi
Last recorded113,233 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 JJR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 101,659 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 101,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 93,778 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s wiper split

Pass 20 Aug 2011 93,778 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 21 Aug 2010 84,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres sidewall perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2010 84,767 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres sidewall perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 78,538 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 78,538 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 72,988 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,901 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 63,879 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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Y179 JJR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y179 JJR, 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 Y179 JJR registered?

Y179 JJR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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