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BF61 LJZ

2011 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,789 mi
Last recorded113,789 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Renault Megane69,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 LJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 113,789 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 113,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,350 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,520 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 94,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,614 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 80,624 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 80,624 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,389 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 69,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,573 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

osr brake binding slightly & pads wearing low

Pass 29 Sep 2015 31,731 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,092 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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BF61 LJZ is a 2011 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2011 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 69,731 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 BF61 LJZ, 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 15 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF61 LJZ registered?

BF61 LJZ is a 2011 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BF61 LJZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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