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BNZ 1037

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,945 mi
Last recorded126,945 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 1037
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 126,945 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 114,682 miles

osf inner door handle missing and door opens via cable tie

osr brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2015 114,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 102,740 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

nsr wheel bearing noisey

osr brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 102,740 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

nsf tyre worn to limit now

nsr wheel bearing noisey

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,134 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,220 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wipers have small tear

lateral bar under car is holed and corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2011 80,220 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wipers have small tear

lateral bar under car is holed and corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,872 miles

raer stabiliser bar corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,629 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,277 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,644 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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BNZ 1037 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BNZ 1037, 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 BNZ 1037 registered?

BNZ 1037 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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The MOT history for BNZ 1037 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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