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BF51 TYG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,883 mi
Last recorded61,883 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,883 miles

gearbox stabiliser has play in rubber bush

Fail 11 Sep 2012 61,883 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox stabiliser has play in rubber bush

Fail 8 Sep 2012 61,863 miles

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

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

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

offside front cv boot gaiter clip broken

offside rear inner side light inop

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,021 miles

both front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,355 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tryes deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,032 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 37,032 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 32,368 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 32,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,174 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 28,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs showing wear on roller test

Fail 28 Sep 2006 24,148 miles

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

nearside rear lamp unit holed

nearside rear seatbelt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,148 miles

nearside rear lamp unit holed

nearside rear seatbelt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

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 TYG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

BF51 TYG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BF51 TYG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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