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BHZ 7984

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,221 mi
Last recorded100,221 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 7984
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 100,221 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 100,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 99,234 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 99,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,746 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 93,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,680 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 84,678 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 84,569 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 84,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,565 miles

near side front ball joint slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2014 81,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

near side front ball joint slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,397 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 59,363 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,850 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,929 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 42,472 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,171 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 33,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 28,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,221 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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BHZ 7984 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BHZ 7984, 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 BHZ 7984 registered?

BHZ 7984 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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