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Y137 BGE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,626 mi
Last recorded81,626 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 BGE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 81,626 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 76,181 miles

n/s front tyre wearing close to limit

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2009 76,148 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s front tyre wearing close to limit

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2008 69,057 miles

O/S CV BOOT LOOSE

REAR SUSSPENSION CROSS BAR CORRODED

front discs and pads poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2008 69,057 miles

O/S CV BOOT LOOSE

REAR SUSSPENSION CROSS BAR CORRODED

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs and pads poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2007 61,599 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 53,224 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 53,224 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y137 BGE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 Y137 BGE, 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 Y137 BGE registered?

Y137 BGE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y137 BGE safe to buy?

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