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Y128 BPA

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,089 mi
Last recorded139,089 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 BPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 139,089 miles

Both front anti roll bar mounts have movement

Ns rear tyre has worn close to limit [185/60/16

Ns rear wheel is bent

Os front indicator becoming white

Os front steering arm has movement

Fail 7 Feb 2015 139,089 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Both front anti roll bar mounts have movement

Ns rear tyre has worn close to limit [185/60/16

Ns rear wheel is bent

Os front indicator becoming white

Os front steering arm has movement

Pass 18 Feb 2014 130,907 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

wipers poor

Fail 15 Feb 2014 130,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

wipers poor

Pass 16 Jan 2013 122,292 miles

Centre exhaust clamp has become very corroded and thin causing small leak [centre and rear exhaust will be required]

Movement in ns front anti roll bar end mount [monitor]

Movement in os inner steering arm joint [monitor]

Ns rear tyre is wearing on extreme outer edge [advise replace]

wheel alignment may be required

Pass 19 Jan 2012 115,049 miles

front discs becoming corroded on inner surfaces

movement in rack ns

ns front wiper split

ns rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2012 114,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs becoming corroded on inner surfaces

movement in rack ns

ns front wiper split

ns rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2011 111,733 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 111,733 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 104,317 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 104,317 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust joints very rusty

play in os steering

Pass 21 Feb 2009 93,782 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2009 93,782 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2008 82,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 72,072 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 72,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 61,094 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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Y128 BPA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow 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 Y128 BPA, 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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Y128 BPA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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