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BF51 TYH

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,052 mi
Last recorded118,052 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TYH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 118,052 miles

nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 15 Aug 2015 118,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 117,194 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 117,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 115,082 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 115,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 113,430 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 113,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 107,076 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 98,070 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 88,637 miles

Engine steady bush worn out.Thermostat housing leaking.

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 88,637 miles

Engine steady bush worn out.Thermostat housing leaking.

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 May 2008 68,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Tubular crossmember supporting cables under fuel tank rusting away.Needs replacing.

Pass 31 May 2008 68,158 miles

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

Tubular crossmember supporting cables under fuel tank rusting away.Needs replacing.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,322 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 54,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,669 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 42,839 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 TYH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TYH, 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 TYH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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