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BJ51 UNV

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,650 mi
Last recorded67,650 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 UNV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,650 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 67,650 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,511 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 61,447 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,949 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,740 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 50,725 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear stute brase corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,849 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 39,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 39,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,150 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 30,020 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 26,030 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 UNV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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