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BJ51 XDC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,512 mi
Last recorded97,512 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 XDC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,512 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 95,369 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,704 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 92,063 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 90,142 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 87,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side mirror glass damaged.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,926 miles

near side mirror glass damaged.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,914 miles

NEAR SIDE MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 84,914 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 81,583 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 77,706 miles

near side mirror glass damaged.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 77,706 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side mirror glass damaged.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,895 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,490 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 63,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

near side door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 50,640 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,588 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 46,573 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 43,687 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 XDC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

BJ51 XDC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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