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BF51 CVJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,277 mi
Last recorded94,277 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 CVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 94,277 miles

Central Rear lateral crossmember corroded and holed non stutual

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 94,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear lateral crossmember corroded and holed non stutual

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,180 miles

Centre Rear latial crossmember corroded and holed non stutual

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 89,180 miles

Centre Rear latial crossmember corroded and holed non stutual

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front sidewall slight splits

rear cross member coroded non structural

Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,398 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 78,398 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,624 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,671 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,735 miles

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight wear developing on front brake discs

surface corrosion developing on exhaust system

Fail 28 Jul 2011 62,735 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight wear developing on front brake discs

surface corrosion developing on exhaust system

Fail 18 Aug 2010 58,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

rear number plate slightly discoloured

surface cracks developing on offside rear tyre wall

Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,077 miles

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

rear number plate slightly discoloured

surface cracks developing on offside rear tyre wall

Pass 14 Aug 2009 52,058 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 14 Aug 2009 52,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,566 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2008 45,566 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 40,891 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 40,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 35,315 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 28,492 miles

power steering rack pinnion seal damp

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 CVJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CVJ, 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 CVJ registered?

BF51 CVJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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