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BJ51 TVV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,072 mi
Last recorded127,072 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 127,072 miles

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Fail 31 Mar 2014 127,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in screen

Pass 28 Sep 2012 106,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 96,208 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 96,208 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 84,928 miles

battery terminals corroded

rear brakes noisy in rbt suspect dust

slight cracks on rear offside trye sidewalls

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,645 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,743 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,699 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,838 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,830 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 TVV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ51 TVV, 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 TVV registered?

BJ51 TVV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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