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BJ51 UNM

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,398 mi
Last recorded59,398 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,398 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/65/r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,629 miles

Crack in Off-side rear lamp unit

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,735 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front washer jet not working

Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,511 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,092 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 51,089 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,743 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,461 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorating,recommend replacement

rear axle stabilizer cross bar corroded,recommend replacement

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,225 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 44,220 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge advie replacement.

n/s rear tyre worn to limit on outer edge advise replacement.

rear A.B.S harness support bar corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,670 miles

rear stabilizer bar across underside of vehicle by rear suspension/axle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2010 40,325 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,360 miles

near side rear tyre worn close to 2mm

Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

note on roller brake test found slight imbalance to front brakes,possible brake caliper piston sticking,recommend further invetigation

slight play to offside and nearside steering rack ends

Fail 22 Sep 2008 34,842 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front and nearside front inner brake pads wearing low

slight play to offside and nearside steering rack ends

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,756 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,144 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 26,142 miles

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

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

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 UNM 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 78.9%.

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 UNM, 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 UNM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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