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BL51 CFM

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,774 mi
Last recorded57,774 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 CFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,774 miles

both rear tyres pearished

Fail 7 Nov 2017 57,472 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres pearished

Pass 2 Dec 2016 50,103 miles

both front to rear pies tested due to shultz

Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,226 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake slightly grabbing

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking in tread detected

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre has signs of cracking in tread detected

Fail 27 Nov 2015 44,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake slightly grabbing

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking in tread detected

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre has signs of cracking in tread detected

Pass 24 Nov 2014 42,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres have signs of cracking on outer sidewalls detected!

offside front tyre getting worn on inner tread detected!!

offside rear tyre has signs of cracking in tread detected!

Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 40,707 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,561 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bottom engine mount worn!!

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,743 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,643 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

both rear tyres cracking!!

Fail 19 Nov 2010 34,643 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking!!

Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,696 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 32,666 miles

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

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to peel!!

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls and in treads!!

Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,267 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 30,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 27,515 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,411 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 25,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 23,387 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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BL51 CFM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL51 CFM, 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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BL51 CFM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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