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BG51 JXV

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,925 mi
Last recorded131,925 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 JXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 131,925 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level and dirty (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs are corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front abs ring corroded small crack

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

Rear body stabilizer bar is corroded and broken

offside and nearside front coil springs rusty

Fail 9 May 2017 131,925 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level and dirty (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs are corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front abs ring corroded small crack

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

Rear body stabilizer bar is corroded and broken

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag (5.4.2)

offside and nearside front coil springs rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2016 128,958 miles

Front brake discs are slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

engine management light is displayed

rear body stabilizer bar is corroded (part missing)

rear gearbox mounting bush deteriorated and has movement

Fail 8 Apr 2016 128,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light displayed (5.4.2)

Front brake discs are slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

engine management light is displayed

rear body stabilizer bar is corroded (part missing)

rear gearbox mounting bush deteriorated and has movement

Pass 20 Jan 2015 124,921 miles

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

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

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

rear cross beam corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 124,921 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

rear cross beam corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 118,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 118,662 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 109,950 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 92,741 miles

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

front brake discs very corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2012 92,741 miles

front brake discs very corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 79,591 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 21 Jan 2010 69,834 miles

Oil leak

N/S Front fog light inop.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,830 miles

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

N/S Front fog light inop.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 63,006 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 63,006 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 54,569 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 9 Jan 2007 42,637 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 33,106 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 33,106 miles

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

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

front nearside driving light broken!

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 JXV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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