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BF51 CXY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,018 mi
Last recorded128,018 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 128,018 miles

Nearside rear & offside rear tyres approx. 2.5mm

Rear discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2014 128,018 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear & offside rear tyres approx. 2.5mm

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

Rear discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2014 127,970 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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)

Rear discs slightly corroded / worn

Pass 24 Jan 2013 126,017 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 118,533 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 111,105 miles

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated

front brake disc corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 111,105 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorated

front brake disc corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 101,136 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2010 100,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 86,848 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)

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2008 75,967 miles

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

both rear brakes sticking slightly

corrosion in both front and offside rear brake discs

front brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 17 Jan 2007 61,120 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 45,528 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

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 CXY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CXY, 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 CXY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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