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BF51 TYD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,325 mi
Last recorded71,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,325 miles

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

corrosion to rear lateral bar under fuel tank-exempt from mot

Fail 20 Jun 2013 71,181 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear lateral bar under fuel tank-exempt from mot

Pass 16 Jun 2012 64,525 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 64,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,757 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 57,721 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 May 2010 51,076 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 44,604 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,604 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,593 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,636 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,512 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 TYD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TYD, 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 TYD registered?

BF51 TYD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is BF51 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 TYD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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