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M70 BRG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,824 mi
Last recorded101,824 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 BRG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 101,824 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 101,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 94,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 94,034 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,166 miles

Clutch pedal twisted .

Engine belt deteriorating (PAS) .

Fail 25 Jul 2013 91,166 miles

Offside Outer Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal twisted .

Engine belt deteriorating (PAS) .

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,601 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 86,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,710 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 77,710 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 72,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,451 miles

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

both front cv boots seeping greese

Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,963 miles

both front tyres are wearing on there inner edges and are perishing

offside front brake is slighly binding

offside outer cv gaiter is pin holed

Fail 26 Apr 2008 56,963 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are wearing on there inner edges and are perishing

offside front brake is slighly binding

offside outer cv gaiter is pin holed

Pass 1 May 2007 50,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,719 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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M70 BRG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M70 BRG, 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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M70 BRG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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