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BG51 TYD

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,562 mi
Last recorded102,562 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 102,562 miles

ADVISED damage to n/s/f outer sill

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 95,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

bottom gear box mounting defective

Pass 25 Sep 2013 95,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bottom gear box mounting defective

Pass 3 Jul 2012 87,377 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 87,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,615 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 75,615 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,981 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre getting close to limit and tyre cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2009 65,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre getting close to limit and tyre cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,612 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 56,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 47,766 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,766 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,678 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 38,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside door check catch loose

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 TYD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TYD, 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 TYD registered?

BG51 TYD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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