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BF51 BPX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,145 mi
Last recorded104,145 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 BPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,145 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 102,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 102,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,707 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 100,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake drum (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 96,736 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross-member is corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 96,736 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross-member is corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,327 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Oct 2015 93,327 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2014 90,200 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 90,200 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 85,853 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 85,853 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,496 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 82,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,435 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 79,435 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,677 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 73,677 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 69,278 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 24 May 2008 67,394 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,751 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 BPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BF51 BPX, 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 BPX registered?

BF51 BPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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