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BJ51 TTE

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,719 mi
Last recorded63,719 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 TTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 63,719 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot cannot be opend

Fail 2 May 2014 63,719 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot cannot be opend

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,498 miles

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

nearside 185/60/15 rear and offside front tyres perished/cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,490 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside 185/60/15 rear and offside front tyres perished/cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2011 55,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,051 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,429 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 54,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,650 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 51,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2007 48,355 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 41,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 35,670 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 TTE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TTE, 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 BJ51 TTE registered?

BJ51 TTE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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