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BG51 LSF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,752 mi
Last recorded50,752 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 LSF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 50,752 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,921 miles

Front BOTH front tyres have cracking

Nearside Rear Brake only just meets requirements

Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,889 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 45,889 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,024 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,627 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,494 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 33,494 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,705 miles

All FOUR tyres have slight cracking

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

N/S/F tyre has sidewall damage

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,723 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 28,717 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 26,952 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,952 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 24,615 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,615 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 21,763 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 17,419 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 LSF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSF, 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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What year was BG51 LSF registered?

BG51 LSF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is BG51 LSF safe to buy?

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