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BF61 XAP

2011 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,641 mi
Last recorded87,641 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Megane69,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 XAP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 87,641 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 85,162 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 85,162 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 83,558 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 79,335 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 79,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,915 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 71,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 69,791 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 66,189 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 66,156 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seat-belt latch will not release when held under tension (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,402 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 54,708 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 54,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,964 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,304 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 36,304 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 25,720 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 XAP is a 2011 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF61 XAP?

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What year was BF61 XAP registered?

BF61 XAP is a 2011 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BF61 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 XAP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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