CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN51 DXD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,976 mi
Last recorded112,976 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 112,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

grease around offside outer c v gaitor

possible leak from windscreen washer bottle

Pass 16 Jul 2013 112,976 miles

grease around offside outer c v gaitor

possible leak from windscreen washer bottle

Pass 19 Jul 2012 109,339 miles

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

grease around offside outer drive shaft gaitor - oil around nearside inner drive shaft gaitor

scatches to windscreen offside

Fail 19 Jul 2012 109,339 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

grease around offside outer drive shaft gaitor - oil around nearside inner drive shaft gaitor

scatches to windscreen offside

Fail 22 Jul 2011 98,737 miles

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

evidence of grease around offside front outer c.v boot

nearside front ball joint dust cover split

nearside inner side lamp inop

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Jul 2011 98,737 miles

evidence of grease around offside front outer c.v boot

nearside front ball joint dust cover split

nearside inner side lamp inop

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,973 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 76,261 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 76,247 miles

Nearside 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 24 Jul 2008 65,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 52,246 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 52,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 44,703 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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN51 DXD 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 DXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN51 DXD?

You can check the full history of BN51 DXD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN51 DXD registered?

BN51 DXD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BN51 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 DXD 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.

Does BN51 DXD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN51 DXD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.