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BF51 DAA

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,388 mi
Last recorded120,388 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 DAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 120,388 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 120,254 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 108,495 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 108,495 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2014 98,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 May 2014 98,489 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 93,469 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 93,469 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 86,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 86,487 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 80,754 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 75,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 75,347 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 70,057 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,057 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,250 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 65,250 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 60,122 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,722 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 46,072 miles

Nearside 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)

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 DAA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DAA, 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 DAA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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