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BJ51 VOB

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,670 mi
Last recorded112,670 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VOB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 112,670 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 112,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 112,642 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 112,642 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 108,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,094 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

lateral bar at rear is corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,189 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,184 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 62,918 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Feb 2008 62,863 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,247 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 41,716 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 41,712 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VOB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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