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Y194 BCV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

204,635 mi
Last recorded204,635 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 BCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 204,635 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 190,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 177,886 miles

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 166,235 miles

Offside front headlight tarnished

Pass 19 Jul 2018 148,282 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 133,601 miles

Exhaust surface corroded

Rear sock absorbers corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 133,601 miles

Exhaust surface corroded

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear sock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 127,679 miles

Engine water leak

Exhaust corroded

Nearside outer cv boot perished

Fail 17 Aug 2016 127,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine water leak

Exhaust corroded

Nearside outer cv boot perished

Pass 17 Aug 2015 118,455 miles

All tyres worn on edges and rear tyres cracking

Exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 118,455 miles

All tyres worn on edges and rear tyres cracking

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 107,813 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 107,813 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 100,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 100,162 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,631 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 92,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 86,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 86,767 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 82,474 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 82,474 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 77,145 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2009 77,145 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear anti-vibration bar slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,822 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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Y194 BCV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y194 BCV, 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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Y194 BCV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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