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BF51 DJV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,015 mi
Last recorded144,015 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 DJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2013 144,015 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 144,015 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 134,119 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 133,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 122,527 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 122,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 110,830 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 110,830 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 99,792 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 88,992 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,324 miles

o/s/r door unable to open

Fail 22 Feb 2007 77,324 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/r door unable to open

Pass 14 Dec 2005 62,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 DJV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DJV, 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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What year was BF51 DJV registered?

BF51 DJV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BF51 DJV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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