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V5 BEM

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,267 mi
Last recorded141,267 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 BEM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 141,267 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 141,169 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 140,444 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak

Pass 25 Jul 2019 137,624 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2019 137,624 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2018 134,072 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 134,072 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 129,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 124,551 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 119,286 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,221 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Advise both rear indicator bulbs showing white

Advise coolant leak

Advise nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Advise rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2013 103,336 miles

Advise rear number plate cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,155 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 96,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2011 90,430 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 83,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2010 83,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,838 miles

n/s wiper deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,873 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 65,873 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 57,155 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 48,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,247 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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V5 BEM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V5 BEM, 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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V5 BEM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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