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BG51 CTY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,102 mi
Last recorded74,102 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 CTY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 74,102 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear across under car support bar corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre haas slight sidewall damage drove on flat

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,809 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO SIDEWALLS (BEEN RUN FLAT)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,380 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside fornt tyre worn smooth on inner edge

nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,586 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,566 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 66,536 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,453 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,862 miles

air bag light on

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,463 miles

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

airbag light on

both front seat, back rests loose but secure

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,139 miles

airbag light on

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,329 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,963 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,475 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 CTY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CTY, 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 CTY registered?

BG51 CTY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is BG51 CTY safe to buy?

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