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BG51 EXK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,375 mi
Last recorded75,375 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,375 miles

Front Wipers

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 75,375 miles

Front Wipers

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,291 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 64,291 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,351 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,402 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 12 Oct 2011 46,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,494 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,260 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,638 miles

all brake discs pitted / rear brake pads low / rear indicators starting to discolour

Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,068 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,633 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 29,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 EXK 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 78.6%.

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 EXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG51 EXK?

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What year was BG51 EXK registered?

BG51 EXK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is BG51 EXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 EXK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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