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BN51 ENY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

154,614 mi
Last recorded154,614 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 ENY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 154,614 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 152,834 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 150,647 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 147,779 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 147,779 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 144,581 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 144,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 138,878 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 138,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 132,237 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 132,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 127,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 121,642 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 117,089 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 110,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 110,560 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 102,888 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,121 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 95,121 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,706 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 81,575 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 74,118 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 74,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 65,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,308 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,393 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 57,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,707 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 ENY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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The MOT history for BN51 ENY shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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