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X261 BFM

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,794 mi
Last recorded103,794 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 BFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 103,794 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 103,732 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,363 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 97,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 96,586 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 96,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 94,651 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 94,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,085 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 86,993 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear door unable to open from outside or inside

Fail 23 Jul 2010 86,993 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear door unable to open from outside or inside

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 78,594 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 78,594 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 64,262 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 64,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front tyre incorrectly fitted

wipers blades split

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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X261 BFM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X261 BFM, 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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X261 BFM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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