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BJ51 OCR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,640 mi
Last recorded76,640 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 76,640 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 76,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 74,823 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded and slightly worn and pads 5mm

rear bracing bar corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,823 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front discs corroded and slightly worn and pads 5mm

rear bracing bar corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,622 miles

front discs worn

Fail 5 Dec 2011 70,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 67,420 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre 2,5mm tread

Fail 6 Dec 2010 67,420 miles

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

nearside front tyre 2,5mm tread

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,386 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 62,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 55,686 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 55,686 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear passenger door doesn't open from either the inside or the outside

nearside rear reverse light inop

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,180 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 49,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,188 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 41,188 miles

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

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

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 OCR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OCR, 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 OCR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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