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BN51 EWX

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,620 mi
Last recorded92,620 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 EWX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 92,596 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded (adivse clean)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 89,331 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 89,329 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 83,240 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 83,240 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 77,429 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak from gearbox

signs of a fluid leak around peadal box area

Fail 11 Nov 2011 77,409 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak from gearbox

signs of a fluid leak around peadal box area

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2009 66,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate loose

Fail 26 Nov 2009 66,440 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate loose

both abs rings on driveshafts broken

Pass 22 Nov 2008 60,797 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 52,852 miles

low on oil, used 1.5Lts of 10w/40

Fail 22 Nov 2007 52,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

low on oil, used 1.5Lts of 10w/40

Pass 11 Nov 2006 45,168 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EWX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EWX, 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 EWX registered?

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

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