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BG51 CUA

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,671 mi
Last recorded88,671 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 CUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

f/n/s tyre outer egde worn

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

rear suspension cross bar corroded

slight play in n/s of steering rack

steel wheel fitted on r/o/s

Fail 2 Nov 2011 88,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

f/n/s tyre outer egde worn

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

rear suspension cross bar corroded

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 1 Nov 2010 80,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear suspension cross-brace bar corroded

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2010 80,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension cross-brace bar corroded

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,723 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 65,687 miles

f/n/s tyre outer edge worn

Pass 1 Nov 2007 59,494 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 59,494 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake balance on limit

Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,222 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TOO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 2 Nov 2005 47,903 miles

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

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 CUA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc 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 CUA, 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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BG51 CUA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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