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BG51 LNY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,604 mi
Last recorded73,604 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 LNY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2012 73,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,604 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,649 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 71,649 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

corrosion on off side rear brake disc

Pass 3 Dec 2010 66,872 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres 2mm of tread

Pass 4 Dec 2009 61,441 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 61,441 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,675 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,505 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 52,505 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 47,496 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 47,496 miles

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

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

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

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 LNY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LNY, 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 LNY registered?

BG51 LNY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is BG51 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 LNY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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