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BG51 KHU

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,692 mi
Last recorded108,692 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 KHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 108,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 102,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 102,673 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,253 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 96,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,879 miles

both front tyres worn low on edge

engine under tray fitted

rear brake discs corroded

slight leak from o s f outer c v boot

Fail 16 Jul 2013 85,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on edge

engine under tray fitted

rear brake discs corroded

slight leak from o s f outer c v boot

Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,532 miles

slight leak from o s c/v boot

Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,691 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 1 Jul 2011 73,691 miles

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

rear brakes slight bind

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 69,093 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 63,810 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 63,809 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 58,995 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,995 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,522 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 54,522 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 48,097 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 48,097 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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 KHU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,783cc 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 KHU, 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 KHU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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