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BD51 DXR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,050 mi
Last recorded136,050 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 DXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 136,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 133,207 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 133,207 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 129,276 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2016 125,506 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 119,783 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 119,783 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 113,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 106,633 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s wiper rubber split

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2012 98,176 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s wiper rubber split

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 87,744 miles

o/s wiper rubber starting to split

Fail 21 Nov 2011 87,744 miles

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

o/s wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,506 miles

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

n/s/r outer tyre wall detertiorated

Fail 15 Nov 2010 77,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r outer tyre wall detertiorated

Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,798 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 58,443 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 58,443 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 48,668 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,182 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 26,957 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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BD51 DXR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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