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Y132 BGG

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,147 mi
Last recorded123,147 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 BGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 123,147 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

both front brake discs and pads worn

both front coil springs showing corrosion

both front roll bar bushes cracked/worn

both rear door handles sticking

nearside rear tyre tread worn/cracked

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2013 116,340 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre tread worn

Fail 20 Jul 2013 116,340 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre tread worn

Pass 21 Jul 2012 108,645 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyre side walls showing cracks

cat/convertor broken

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Jul 2012 108,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyre side walls showing cracks

cat/convertor broken

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Jul 2011 101,844 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 101,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front antiroll bar d bushes slightly perished

Both rear tyre treads cracked

Front discs are worn and corroded

Gearbox mount in poor condition

Management light on

Nearside front abs ring cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Steering rack damp no signs of a leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 95,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R passenger door doesn't open with outside handle

Fail 19 Jul 2010 95,696 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R passenger door doesn't open with outside handle

O/S/R secondary position lamp inop

Pass 27 Jul 2009 89,713 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f wiper torn

obd light on

Fail 23 Jul 2009 89,713 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

o/s/f wiper torn

obd light on

Pass 22 Jul 2008 82,269 miles

all 4 tyre walls cracked

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

rear wiper split

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2007 73,722 miles

BAR ACROSS FUEL TANK CORRODED

Pass 21 Jul 2006 66,975 miles

engine has oil leak

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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Y132 BGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y132 BGG, 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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Y132 BGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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