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AR51 BHP

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

127,372 mi
Last recorded127,372 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BHP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 127,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 126,076 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 125,241 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 124,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 121,915 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 119,779 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 117,025 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

o/s rear tyre near legal limits

Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 108,851 miles

1. Front tyres wearing low on inside edges. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,041 miles

1.off side front tyre wearing low on inside edge 2.mear side front tyre at legal limites worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 96,940 miles

1. front brake discs becoming worn 2. slight play in o/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Oct 2011 90,838 miles

n/s/f brake disc becoming pited

Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,286 miles

1. Front tyres wearing low on inside edges. 2. n/s rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,057 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,612 miles

1. o/s cv boot loose. 2. front brake pads low.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

cooland level appears low

near side rear brake starting to bind on

Pass 2 Nov 2006 46,178 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 46,178 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 39,047 miles

n/s/r tyre becomming low on inner edge.

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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AR51 BHP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AR51 BHP, 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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AR51 BHP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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