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BC51 JBZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,120 mi
Last recorded129,120 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 JBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 129,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 124,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 124,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 119,827 miles

chips in screen

exhaust blow manifold area

front tyres bald on inner edges & 0.4 mm useable tread left 195 65 15 h

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

rear subframe bushes unbonding

Fail 26 Sep 2011 119,827 miles

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

chips in screen

exhaust blow manifold area

front tyres bald on inner edges & 0.4 mm useable tread left 195 65 15 h

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

rear subframe bushes unbonding

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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BC51 JBZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BC51 JBZ, 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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What year was BC51 JBZ registered?

BC51 JBZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is BC51 JBZ safe to buy?

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