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Y202 BGG

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,960 mi
Last recorded99,960 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 BGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 99,960 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,568 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,889 miles

advise both front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 9 Jun 2011 80,886 miles

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

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

advise both front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,924 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 73,752 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,523 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 65,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,067 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit, rear brake pads wearing thin !!!

Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,444 miles

corrosion in front and rear brake discs. electric support bar under vehicle exceptionally corroded !!!!!!!!!!

Pass 15 Aug 2006 48,151 miles

metal bar below fuel tank corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2005 43,900 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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Y202 BGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y202 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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Y202 BGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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