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Y126 BCK

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,814 mi
Last recorded125,814 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 BCK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 125,814 miles

General Corrosion to exhaust system

General Corrosion to steering and suspension components

Rear stabilizer bar completely rusted away

Pass 26 Nov 2018 117,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear stabilisor bar completely rusted away

Fail 26 Nov 2018 117,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear stabilisor bar completely rusted away

Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,354 miles

Buckle to nearside front road wheel

Dampness around nearside inner cv joint

Play in offside track rod end

Rear stabiliser bar heavily corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,346 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 100,339 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 91,240 miles

Rear axle support brace corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,162 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,389 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,196 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 62,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,911 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 43,943 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,943 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,163 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,074 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,733 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 27,732 miles

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

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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Y126 BCK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y126 BCK, 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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Y126 BCK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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