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BG51 GWC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,284 mi
Last recorded71,284 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,284 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 71,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,744 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,847 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,766 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,189 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,067 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2011 44,067 miles

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

front discs rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,981 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,626 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,582 miles

offside rear door wont open from outside the vehicle.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,640 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,692 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 28,912 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 28,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 GWC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC registered?

BG51 GWC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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