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BG51 JZX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,900 mi
Last recorded81,900 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 JZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,900 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens broken

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 81,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f side reapeter lens broken

o/s/f/fog light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,540 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens broken

Nearside Rear Inner tail light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,241 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked ()

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

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2018 77,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box + clamp corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside side repeater damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 15 Sep 2016 71,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside side repeater damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre stop lamp not working

n/s side rep damaged

n/s/f tyre damage to outer side wall

Fail 1 Sep 2015 67,153 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre stop lamp not working

n/s side rep damaged

n/s/f tyre damage to outer side wall

Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,814 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

center stop lamp not working

Fail 12 Sep 2014 63,814 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

center stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,523 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,410 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 57,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

lateral bar corroded not structural

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,628 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 52,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

offside front disc scored

Pass 20 May 2009 47,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 May 2008 43,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 May 2007 40,125 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 40,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 JZX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JZX, 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 JZX registered?

BG51 JZX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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