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BG51 LNU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,790 mi
Last recorded147,790 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 LNU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 147,790 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 147,726 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 133,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

road vibration bar has excessive corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2014 133,961 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

road vibration bar has excessive corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2013 122,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet loose, but on catch

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 117,919 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 114,818 miles

Damage to windscreen, not affecting view to road.

Front brake discs deteriorated.

Oil leak

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

Rear lateral bar corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 114,818 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to windscreen, not affecting view to road.

Front brake discs deteriorated.

Oil leak

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

Rear lateral bar corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 112,047 miles

Crack in windscreen, not in swept area.

Front brake discs corroded.

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 106,958 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 101,587 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 101,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 89,584 miles

rear pads low

Pass 1 Dec 2005 75,645 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 LNU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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