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BRZ 9849

2001 Renault Megane

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,454 mi
Last recorded98,454 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 9849
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2015 98,454 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

slight noise on o/s rear wheelbearing

Pass 25 Oct 2014 93,204 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,884 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,109 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 70,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,892 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 61,892 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,424 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 56,424 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 53,494 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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BRZ 9849 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BRZ 9849, 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 BRZ 9849 registered?

BRZ 9849 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is BRZ 9849 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRZ 9849 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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