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BJ51 UNN

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,562 mi
Last recorded227,562 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 UNN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 227,562 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 227,362 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 216,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Sep 2010 202,198 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 189,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 174,110 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 143,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 143,013 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 110,360 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 81,041 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 UNN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNN, 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 UNN registered?

BJ51 UNN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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