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BG51 LRL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,518 mi
Last recorded125,518 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 125,518 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 125,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,566 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 116,057 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 110,129 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear axle brace bar severe corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2014 110,129 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Oil leak

Rear axle brace bar severe corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2013 104,897 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

lateral support bar rusted

Pass 18 Oct 2012 99,756 miles

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

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

lateral bar crossing under floor corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2012 99,756 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

lateral bar crossing under floor corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2011 94,654 miles

Lateral bar corroded

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 94,654 miles

Lateral bar corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,146 miles

centre lower engine mount worn

Fail 1 Nov 2010 89,146 miles

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

centre lower engine mount worn

Pass 2 Nov 2009 78,971 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 69,431 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 61,909 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 54,006 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 44,959 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 LRL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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