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BF51 DDN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,206 mi
Last recorded123,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 123,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 123,206 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 115,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 99,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lower engine steady arm bush wearing

Fail 4 Jun 2013 99,240 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,754 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel when rotated

Fail 7 Jun 2012 87,754 miles

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

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel when rotated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,112 miles

N/S inner CV Boot lecking(GEARBOX OIL).

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 76,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

N/S inner CV Boot lecking(GEARBOX OIL).

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 56,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc's worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc's worn

Fail 19 Jun 2009 47,543 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected (child seat fitted).

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,543 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected (child seat fitted).

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under body cross beam rusty,ABS wireing mounting point.

Fail 20 Jun 2008 39,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under body cross beam rusty,ABS wireing mounting point.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,383 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,442 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 21,019 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 DDN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DDN, 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 DDN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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