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X146 BBV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,301 mi
Last recorded129,301 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX146 BBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 129,301 miles

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

n/s/f tyre running uneven

Pass 2 Dec 2015 121,336 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 121,336 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 112,286 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 112,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 104,120 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 102,046 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 99,566 miles

rear axle corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 98,188 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 95,576 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 87,479 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 78,332 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 66,479 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 66,427 miles

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

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

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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X146 BBV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X146 BBV, 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 X146 BBV registered?

X146 BBV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X146 BBV safe to buy?

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