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BF51 TXE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,280 mi
Last recorded170,280 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TXE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 170,280 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 155,486 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 155,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 144,874 miles

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

Nearside front brake has a slight bind

Fail 27 Aug 2013 144,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 29 Aug 2012 131,667 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 118,425 miles

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2011 118,425 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2010 106,252 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Sep 2009 92,155 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,155 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,667 miles

both rear tyres cracked/deteriorated but not deep enought to reach ply or cords.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,169 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 50,490 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 TXE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 TXE registered?

BF51 TXE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BF51 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 TXE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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