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Y187 BCG

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,732 mi
Last recorded105,732 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 BCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 105,732 miles

Nearside Slight damage to outer sill

Offside Front 1 of top headlamp mounting brackets broken, still secure at time of test.

Rear Crossbar beam corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 95,960 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 95,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 82,298 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall perished, cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Dec 2013 81,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre perished on the inner wall

nearside outer sill has damage to it

Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,807 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 76,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres sidewall showing signs of deteriorating

spare wheel fitted to offside rear of vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2012 71,053 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres sidewall showing signs of deteriorating

spare wheel fitted to offside rear of vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,110 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,222 miles

o/s/f cv boot damp with grease

Pass 11 Jul 2009 54,407 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,241 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 49,241 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 43,527 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,075 miles

Offside 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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Y187 BCG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y187 BCG, 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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Y187 BCG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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