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BJ51 URT

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,327 mi
Last recorded100,327 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 URT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 100,327 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 100,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 94,421 miles

centre brake light not working

rear axle square tube corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 90,574 miles

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

nearside front outer cv gaiter slight leak

rear axle square tube corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 84,480 miles

rear axle frame square tube cross bar excessive corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2009 84,477 miles

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

no suspension movement in offside rear suspension , knocking noise

rear axle frame square tube cross bar excessive corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2008 78,293 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 78,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 67,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 67,708 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 56,244 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 45,340 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 URT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URT, 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 URT registered?

BJ51 URT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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