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BD51 BHO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,862 mi
Last recorded78,862 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BHO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 78,862 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hiviz unit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres displaying age related cracking x 2

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 15 Oct 2018 78,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hiviz unit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres displaying age related cracking x 2

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,769 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 77,759 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,288 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD

Fail 19 Oct 2015 75,288 miles

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

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,333 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,577 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 64,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,209 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,118 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 61,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,155 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,347 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 52,098 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,069 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,629 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 31,001 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEX BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY TWISTED

Fail 2 Nov 2005 30,939 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside & offside front brake flexy hoses are slightly twisted.

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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BD51 BHO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD51 BHO, 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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BD51 BHO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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