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Y143 BPA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,597 mi
Last recorded73,597 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 BPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,597 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 73,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

1 rear exhaust hanger split 2 deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,929 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,553 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,359 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,850 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,668 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 37,873 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,928 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,106 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y143 BPA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y143 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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What year was Y143 BPA registered?

Y143 BPA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y143 BPA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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