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BG51 GYB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,205 mi
Last recorded134,205 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 134,205 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 125,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 117,640 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 117,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 112,183 miles

Both front outer cv boots weeping

Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,681 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 116,929 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,945 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 82,105 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s o/s front and rear discs are corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 77,921 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 73,140 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 73,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 67,118 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,205 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,694 miles

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 GYB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

BG51 GYB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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The MOT history for BG51 GYB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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