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BF51 DEU

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,564 mi
Last recorded115,564 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 DEU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 115,564 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Braking surfaces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Aux/Belt heavily worn

Engine cover And Undertrays fitted

Engine light on

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 109,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at limit at time of test (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively scale on disc (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at limit at time of test (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively scale on disc (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to limit (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges also at 3mm in tread area. Advise replacing soon for safety

em light on

rear wiper split

slight play in both wish bone rear bush's check next service

tow bar starting to corrode

Fail 2 Mar 2017 109,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at limit at time of test (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively scale on disc (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at limit at time of test (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively scale on disc (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to limit (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges also at 3mm in tread area. Advise replacing soon for safety

em light on

rear wiper split

slight play in both wish bone rear bush's check next service

tow bar starting to corrode

Pass 1 Feb 2016 98,316 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 98,316 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 931,894 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 931,894 miles

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 7 Nov 2013 87,902 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,218 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,851 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 71,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,510 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 63,915 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 59,837 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 59,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 43,492 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 43,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DEU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 DEU, 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 DEU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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