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BF51 VML

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,138 mi
Last recorded112,138 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VML
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 112,138 miles

suspension rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2013 103,629 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 103,578 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 98,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 89,939 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2010 89,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 72,846 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 72,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 57,974 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 45,019 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 45,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 36,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VML is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VML, 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 VML registered?

BF51 VML is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is BF51 VML safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 VML shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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