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BF51 CXW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,482 mi
Last recorded140,482 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 140,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 132,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 126,461 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 126,367 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 119,548 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 112,546 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 104,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 104,434 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 93,867 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,246 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,925 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,424 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

rear suspension cross bar slight corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 69,776 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 65,998 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 57,792 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 46,686 miles

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

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

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 CXW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CXW, 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 CXW registered?

BF51 CXW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is BF51 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 CXW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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