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BJ51 ULC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,987 mi
Last recorded106,987 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ULC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2015 106,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside mirror damaged

rear seats not fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 105,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2013 103,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wiper blades splitting

rear seats not fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,623 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 101,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 99,714 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear seats folded down

Pass 15 Sep 2010 97,987 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 97,981 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear seats not in place at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2009 96,223 miles

gearbox mount weak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 96,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gearbox mount weak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 88,427 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 73,571 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,480 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 42,559 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 ULC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

BJ51 ULC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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