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BG51 JWP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,907 mi
Last recorded167,907 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 JWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 167,907 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 167,907 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing ALL WHEELS (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 162,537 miles

Both front tyres worn low edges off tread

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear suspension brace bar corroroed

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 162,537 miles

Both front tyres worn low edges off tread

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension brace bar corroroed

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 155,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 148,628 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

rear suspension bar corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 148,628 miles

Oil leak

rear suspension bar corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 138,684 miles

Bearing noise nearside rear wheel

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front tyre worn edges off tread

Rear suspension cross bar damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2011 138,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Bearing noise nearside rear wheel

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front tyre worn edges off tread

Rear suspension cross bar damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2010 126,806 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 126,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 113,729 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 113,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 97,457 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 97,425 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 84,072 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 84,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 69,350 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 44,245 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 JWP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWP, 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 JWP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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