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BD51 LJU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,131 mi
Last recorded87,131 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 LJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 87,131 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear latteral bar is corroded

slight noise in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Dec 2011 87,087 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear latteral bar is corroded

slight noise in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 79,736 miles

rear under vehicle bracing bar corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 79,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear under vehicle bracing bar corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,294 miles

brake pedal anti slip slightly loose

nearside front tyre worn on outside of tread

nearside stop light dim

Pass 1 May 2008 59,370 miles

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

pedal covers insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2008 59,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

pedal covers insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2006 47,475 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,449 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 LJU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

BD51 LJU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is BD51 LJU safe to buy?

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