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BF51 DFE

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,274 mi
Last recorded107,274 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 DFE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 107,274 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 107,274 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 106,197 miles

two front shock,s worn

Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear body brace bar missing/corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 104,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear body brace bar missing/corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 101,548 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 101,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 99,229 miles

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

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

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 30 Aug 2012 99,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 27 Aug 2011 95,594 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

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)

Rear suspension bar corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2011 95,594 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

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)

Rear suspension bar corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 89,602 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 89,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 82,822 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 82,822 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,892 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 63,398 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 63,398 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 53,310 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 DFE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DFE, 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 DFE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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