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BG51 GXK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,512 mi
Last recorded114,512 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GXK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 114,512 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 106,633 miles

rear panard bar corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 94,603 miles

front tyres wearing thin

rear panard bar is corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear door inoperative

o/s rear door unable to open from inside

wipers poor

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,113 miles

Unable to test rear seats, seatbelts or rear sills as rear doors inoperative

wipers poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2009 75,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to test rear seats, seatbelts or rear sills as rear doors inoperative

wipers poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2008 66,070 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 19 Oct 2007 56,887 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 56,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,759 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 37,428 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)

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 GXK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GXK, 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 GXK registered?

BG51 GXK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is BG51 GXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 GXK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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