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AJ51 BZP

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,555 mi
Last recorded84,555 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BZP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 84,555 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 84,555 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 83,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 83,689 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 74,649 miles

N,s,f tyre perishing

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

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

n,s,f C,V boot slight weep

o,s,f tyre tread low

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

both/rear/tyres/getting/low

Fail 16 Oct 2015 63,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

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

both/rear/tyres/getting/low

Pass 11 Oct 2014 50,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2013 36,445 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 36,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 25,341 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 17,811 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 16,754 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 16,754 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 16,603 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,369 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 15,934 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 15,089 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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AJ51 BZP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ51 BZP, 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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AJ51 BZP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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