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BG51 AZU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,796 mi
Last recorded110,796 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 AZU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 110,796 miles

bare wires at under bonnet power steeing fluid sensor

bonnet catch appears slightly faulty (difficult to fully secure in closed position)

nearside rear (inbound) position light not working

Fail 9 Nov 2012 110,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

bare wires at under bonnet power steeing fluid sensor

bonnet catch appears slightly faulty (difficult to fully secure in closed position)

nearside rear (inbound) position light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2011 109,529 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front fog light not working

Fail 18 Nov 2011 109,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front fog light not vworking

Pass 20 Nov 2010 103,994 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 94,905 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 83,215 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 66,945 miles

advise:nearside and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

advise:offside rear passenger door does not open

advise:offside rear tyre worn close to legal limt

Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,670 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 51,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise:offside rear passenger door will not open from inside or outside

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 AZU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG51 AZU, 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 AZU registered?

BG51 AZU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 November 2001.

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