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BG51 KFV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,084 mi
Last recorded132,084 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 132,084 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded / osr corroded

nsf tyre close to limit 1856015

nsr wheel bearing roughness

oil leaks crank areas

steering pipe badly corroded

tailgate struts weak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 125,696 miles

fan belt deteriorated

nsf ABS ring corroded and cracked

nsr tyre close to limit 1856015

oilleak rear crank area

osr brakepipe corroded

play nsf bolt on ball joint

steering pipe badly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,643 miles

excessive roughness from gearbox spinning wheels

exhaust clamp corroded badly

front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leal rear crank area

play handbrake

play nsf bolt on ball joint

rear tyres slightly perished and nsr worn 1856015

small chip windscreen

some minor damage

steering pipe corroded

steering slight play

Fail 11 Nov 2014 118,643 miles

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

excessive roughness from gearbox spinning wheels

exhaust clamp corroded badly

oil leal rear crank area

play handbrake

play nsf bolt on ball joint

rear tyres slightly perished and nsr worn 1856015

small chip windscreen

some minor damage

steering pipe corroded

steering slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2013 111,478 miles

exhaust clamp badly corroded

oil leak

power steering pipe corroded

suspect rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,190 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,422 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 83,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 73,330 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,440 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 47,956 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 47,927 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,371 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 28,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 28,894 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KFV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KFV, 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 KFV registered?

BG51 KFV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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