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Y176 BPF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,126 mi
Last recorded64,126 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 BPF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,126 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 64,126 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 62,089 miles

Lateral bar under floorpan corroded but not considered structural

Fail 11 Jul 2015 62,089 miles

Lateral bar under floorpan corroded but not considered structural

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 46,130 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 41,831 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,353 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 39,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 35,951 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Fail 20 Jun 2009 35,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 28 Jun 2008 33,210 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 33,210 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 30,503 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 27,435 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 27,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y176 BPF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y176 BPF, 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 Y176 BPF registered?

Y176 BPF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y176 BPF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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