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BG51 NSF

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,548 mi
Last recorded135,548 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 NSF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 135,548 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat fore and aft lever missing

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 135,197 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat fore and aft lever missing

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 125,174 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 125,155 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 125,151 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 120,460 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 120,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,374 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 106,182 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 106,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 99,406 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 92,263 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 81,778 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 81,778 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn

n/s/r tyre worn slightly

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Fail 6 Aug 2007 72,611 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S has two chips in the windscreen

O/s/r wheel bearing has slight roughness

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Slight leak of oil from the gearbox

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 72,611 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

O/S has two chips in the windscreen

O/s/r wheel bearing has slight roughness

Slight leak of oil from the gearbox

Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,981 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 35,797 miles

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

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

Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,797 miles

Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 34,737 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NSF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NSF, 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 NSF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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