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BF51 TVN

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,467 mi
Last recorded139,467 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 139,467 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 137,021 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 137,021 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 133,771 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

N/S Rear tyre cracking/low tread

Fail 8 Apr 2015 133,741 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing inside edge

N/S Rear tyre cracking/low tread

Pass 4 Apr 2014 126,729 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 120,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2013 120,337 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,525 miles

front discs poor condition

front pads low

o/s/f tyre side wall damage and suface cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2012 114,525 miles

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

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

front discs poor condition

front pads low

o/s/f tyre side wall damage and suface cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2011 106,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 97,038 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 97,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 86,156 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 86,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 81,291 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2008 81,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brace bar seriously corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 70,231 miles

both rear tyres out of shape and perished

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5 mm in places

timming belt condition ?

Fail 31 Oct 2007 70,231 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape and perished

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5 mm in places

timming belt condition ?

Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,111 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 48,568 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 TVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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