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BG51 AXR

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,509 mi
Last recorded66,509 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 AXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,509 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 61,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus devoid of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 61,368 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus devoid of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,213 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 14 Feb 2014 53,879 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 50,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lateral bar corroded.

Nearside rear tyre the sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lateral bar corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,804 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 44,433 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

lateral bar corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,433 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

lateral bar corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,801 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 41,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,693 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 38,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,622 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 31,622 miles

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

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

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

offside nearside 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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BG51 AXR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG51 AXR, 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 BG51 AXR registered?

BG51 AXR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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