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BF51 WGU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,529 mi
Last recorded105,529 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 105,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 104,612 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2018 103,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 101,275 miles

Front x 2 tyres worn outer edges

Fail 15 Aug 2017 101,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front x 2 tyres worn outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2016 98,694 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 96,192 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition (inner edge)

o/s/r inner side lamp not working

Fail 17 Aug 2015 96,192 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake discs in poor condition (inner edge)

o/s/r inner side lamp not working

Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,698 miles

crack in screen (behind mirror)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,494 miles

small crack in top on windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Sep 2012 78,300 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,171 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 60,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,775 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,388 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 41,076 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,893 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 26,005 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 21,275 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 WGU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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