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BF51 TVJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,556 mi
Last recorded118,556 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 118,556 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,217 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,176 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 100,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,881 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 94,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,907 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,189 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 83,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,394 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 77,394 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 71,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

cracks in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,564 miles

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

cracks in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 1 May 2009 63,247 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,361 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 38,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2007 38,149 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 37,123 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 TVJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

BF51 TVJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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