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BN51 DVC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,889 mi
Last recorded44,889 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 DVC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,889 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 44,889 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread cracked (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot does not open

Fail 22 Jun 2015 42,801 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

boot does not open

Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,108 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 40,108 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,973 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 36,973 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,211 miles

BAR BY REAR AXLE CORRODED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 31,211 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

BAR BY REAR AXLE CORRODED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 20,475 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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BN51 DVC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BN51 DVC, 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 BN51 DVC registered?

BN51 DVC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is BN51 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 DVC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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