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Y188 JOD

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,299 mi
Last recorded127,299 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 JOD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 127,299 miles

both front tyres on approx 3mm wearing low on the edges

offside rear tyre on approx 2.5mm and tyres wear uneven (out-of shape)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 120,082 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 114,116 miles

STRONG ADVISE nearside rear tyre is on the 1.6mm limit and devoid of tread on outer edges (step-tread)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 108,016 miles

advise nearside tyres wearing very low on edges of tread (step-tread)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,570 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2010 97,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

strong advise offside rear tyre is on the 1.6mm limit

Pass 27 Feb 2009 91,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 82,519 miles

front discs rusty

nearside front tyre near limit outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2007 75,037 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 74,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front reg plate damaged.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 69,833 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 69,831 miles

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

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

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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Y188 JOD 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 83.3%.

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 Y188 JOD, 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 Y188 JOD registered?

Y188 JOD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y188 JOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y188 JOD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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