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BJ51 CSY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,652 mi
Last recorded112,652 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 112,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 112,652 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 107,952 miles

Central Front number plate damage at top

Pass 19 Jan 2017 102,596 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,143 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear centre seat belt has been removed

Fail 20 Jan 2016 96,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear centre seat belt has been removed

Pass 12 Jan 2015 91,548 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear axle support beam corroded and parts missing

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 91,548 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear axle support beam corroded and parts missing

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 86,362 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear beam corroded/missing

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 86,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear beam corroded/missing

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

lateral bar crossing under floor pan rear heavly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,512 miles

Rear bar which bolts on from side to side corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2010 72,120 miles

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

rear bar which goes from side to side, and is bolted on, is corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 72,120 miles

rear bar which goes from side to side, and is bolted on, is corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2009 66,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bar under fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,810 miles

bar under fuel tank corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,413 miles

Bar under fuel tank correded

Pass 8 Sep 2007 49,613 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 38,553 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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BJ51 CSY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ51 CSY, 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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BJ51 CSY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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