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BG51 NXF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,851 mi
Last recorded56,851 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 NXF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 56,851 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 56,773 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear beam (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 56,772 miles

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear beam strut corroded to excess and part of it missing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 56,516 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 56,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 55,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear brace bar corroded away

offside and nearside front an rear tyres have cracking and splitting to side walls

Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs have general surface corrosion

front tyres have fatique cracks to side walls

n/s rear wheel bearing has noise

rear body brace beam has corroded away

rear tyres have general fatique cracks

Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,431 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes have deterioration, not considered ecsessive

offside and nearside rear tyre has slight cracking to tread area

offside front brake discs have slight weat and corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,418 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,732 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 46,732 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,180 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,151 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,906 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,290 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,415 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,264 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 17,327 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 NXF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NXF, 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 NXF registered?

BG51 NXF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 December 2001.

Is BG51 NXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 NXF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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