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X308 BFM

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,215 mi
Last recorded141,215 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 BFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 141,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge, close to plies (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge, close to plies (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 141,197 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear support strut (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge, close to plies (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge, close to plies (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 135,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 28 May 2014 128,605 miles

1st gear hard to select

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

both rear tyres cracked/perished on sidewalls

inner rear brake pads worn low

Fail 28 May 2014 128,605 miles

1st gear hard to select

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

both rear tyres cracked/perished on sidewalls

inner rear brake pads worn low

Pass 22 May 2013 119,982 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 119,982 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2012 113,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 113,265 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 106,894 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 106,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 101,604 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 95,699 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 95,588 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 92,523 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 92,510 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2007 86,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 May 2006 77,982 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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X308 BFM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X308 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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X308 BFM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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