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BG51 KXO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,888 mi
Last recorded113,888 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 KXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 113,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front no plate damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2012 109,353 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 109,353 miles

Centre Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 100,921 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 100,921 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,039 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 88,039 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 68,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,643 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,397 miles

fuel tank brace bar corroded

n/s front tyre cracking in treads

o/s front tyre cracking in treads

o/s rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 5 Oct 2007 49,757 miles

rear cross member slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,225 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front disc inner faces worn,scored and corroded

front number plate deteriorating

offside front brake binding

offside washer jet weak.nearside wiper blade split.

rear crosslink bar excessively corroded

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 KXO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG51 KXO registered?

BG51 KXO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is BG51 KXO safe to buy?

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