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Y138 BAH

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

101,086 mi
Last recorded101,086 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 BAH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2015 101,086 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 101,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,279 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 95,118 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 95,045 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,183 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f electric window does not work

Fail 17 Jan 2012 87,183 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f electric window does not work

Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,701 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 79,675 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 476,978 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 76,978 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 74,179 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 70,318 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 70,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 60,877 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 60,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 56,263 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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Y138 BAH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 Y138 BAH, 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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Y138 BAH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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