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BJ51 XDH

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,886 mi
Last recorded116,886 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 116,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 101,965 miles

nearside front tyre tread is cracking and starting to wear close to read markers

no reading at diesel smoke head during emissions test

offside front gearbox / drive shaft seal appears to be leaking

Fail 19 Jan 2010 101,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre tread is cracking and starting to wear close to read markers

no reading at diesel smoke head during emissions test

offside front gearbox / drive shaft seal appears to be leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2009 87,385 miles

Slight leak from n/s c.v clip.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 70,406 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,729 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 56,806 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 46,366 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 XDH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XDH, 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 XDH registered?

BJ51 XDH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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