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BJ51 UKN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,803 mi
Last recorded152,803 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 152,803 miles

excessive movement in engine mounting rubbers

Fail 24 Jul 2017 152,803 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

excessive movement in engine mounting rubbers

Pass 25 Jul 2016 144,864 miles

play in engine stabalizer rubber

Pass 23 Jul 2015 138,158 miles

both front tyres cracking on outter sidewalls

Fail 18 Jul 2014 128,979 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,979 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 121,469 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 121,452 miles

high level stop lamp n/w

Fail 2 Apr 2012 119,221 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 119,221 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 110,610 miles

center brake light inop

driverside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2010 102,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 102,870 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Uable to open o/s/r door from the outside of the vehicle.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,704 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 93,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 86,463 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 41,707 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,798 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 66,421 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 UKN 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 UKN, 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 UKN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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