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BF51 WHT

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,345 mi
Last recorded171,345 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 171,345 miles

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting by inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nsr door not opening from the outside

Osf wiper splitting

Paintwork deteriorated

Weld at osf seat broken

Pass 19 Nov 2018 165,449 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Oil seepage at gearbox

Osf outer cv gaiter has a small hole in it and leaking grease

Pass 28 Nov 2017 159,988 miles

Both front indicators faded

Both front tyres worn on edges

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to some suspension components

Nsr door not opening from outside

Oil leak ()

Osf window inop

Fail 27 Nov 2017 159,987 miles

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

Both front indicators faded

Both front tyres worn on edges

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to some suspension components

Nsr door not opening from outside

Oil leak ()

Osf window inop & down

Pass 1 Dec 2016 151,809 miles

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

nsr door cant open from outside

osf abs ring broken

Fail 1 Dec 2016 151,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

nsr door cant open from outside

osf abs ring broken

Pass 28 Nov 2015 139,338 miles

both front indicators faded

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs corroding & pads getting low

nsr door not opening from outside

osf abs ring broken

tailgate button insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2014 133,379 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to bodywork

osf brake disc corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2014 133,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to bodywork

nsf tyre worn on edges esp inner edge

osf brake disc corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2013 125,646 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to bodywork

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2012 112,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn & corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2012 112,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn & corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2011 99,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

all indicators faded

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

engine stabiliser mount badly worn

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 99,149 miles

Oil leak

all indicators faded

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

engine stabiliser mount badly worn

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 87,006 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 87,006 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 73,643 miles

Front Brake Discs Badly Worn

Front Brake Pads a little low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,375 miles

Slight grease leak from o/s constant velocity joint gaiter but ok for test.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 60,434 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,976 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 44,976 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

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 WHT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WHT, 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 WHT registered?

BF51 WHT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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