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BJ51 UPC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,798 mi
Last recorded122,798 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 UPC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 122,798 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 122,788 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 106,778 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

lower engine mount bush worn

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,325 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,405 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,446 miles

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

n/s inner rear tail lamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,446 miles

n/s inner rear tail lamp not working

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,412 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,102 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 15,085 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 12,163 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 UPC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UPC, 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 UPC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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