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BG51 LEF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,687 mi
Last recorded164,687 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 164,687 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 5 Feb 2014 159,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 154,062 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 154,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 147,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 137,599 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle support beam corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2010 124,051 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 109,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

driver and passenger seats have slight play in the upright part of the seat

Fail 6 Feb 2008 97,760 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

off side front tyre is a remould tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2008 97,760 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

off side front tyre is a remould tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2007 83,170 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 70,276 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 70,269 miles

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 LEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

BG51 LEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is BG51 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 LEF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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