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BF51 BNY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,845 mi
Last recorded76,845 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 BNY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 76,845 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 73,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,813 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,269 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 65,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 61,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 61,379 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 56,857 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 56,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,400 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,299 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 41,743 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2010 41,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,826 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,129 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 32,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,349 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,674 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 14,411 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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BF51 BNY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF51 BNY, 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 BF51 BNY registered?

BF51 BNY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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