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X773 BFG

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,322 mi
Last recorded81,322 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX773 BFG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 81,322 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2010 81,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear o/s inner side light not working

Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,077 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 65,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,653 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 54,653 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 47,089 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 38,602 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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X773 BFG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X773 BFG, 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 X773 BFG registered?

X773 BFG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2001.

Is X773 BFG safe to buy?

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