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BG51 OAP

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,109 mi
Last recorded129,109 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 OAP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 129,109 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 123,772 miles

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

advise front inner brake discs rusty condition

advise nera side front lower fog light inop

Pass 13 Jul 2012 117,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 114,917 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2009 112,026 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 112,026 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 104,373 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 104,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 91,575 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 91,564 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OAP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

BG51 OAP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BG51 OAP safe to buy?

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