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BD51 BJZ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,918 mi
Last recorded144,918 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 144,918 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 144,918 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 136,940 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 136,926 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 124,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2007 124,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 113,223 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 112,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 BJZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJZ, 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 BD51 BJZ registered?

BD51 BJZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is BD51 BJZ safe to buy?

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