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Y146 BGG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,927 mi
Last recorded94,927 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 BGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 94,927 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,314 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 92,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 89,732 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 81,152 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 81,152 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.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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Y146 BGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y146 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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What year was Y146 BGG registered?

Y146 BGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y146 BGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y146 BGG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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