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BF51 CVX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,500 mi
Last recorded147,500 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 CVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 147,500 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 147,478 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 136,880 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 136,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 128,270 miles

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

front brake disks slightly scored

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 8 Oct 2012 128,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake disks slightly scored

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 10 Oct 2011 123,604 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 123,601 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 116,249 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2009 110,123 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2008 105,328 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 104,414 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 104,413 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 93,131 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2006 81,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 70,987 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 CVX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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