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BG51 RXW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,075 mi
Last recorded108,075 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 108,075 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 108,075 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 180,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 180,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,870 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,624 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 5 Jun 2009 70,460 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,887 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,436 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 41,124 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 RXW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

BG51 RXW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is BG51 RXW safe to buy?

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