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Y141 BGG

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,687 mi
Last recorded76,687 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 BGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,687 miles

offside front abs ring insecure

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,362 miles

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

offside front abs ring broken

Fail 17 Mar 2010 71,362 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front abs ring broken

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,383 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,850 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 58,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,822 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,092 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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Y141 BGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y141 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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Y141 BGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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