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BN51 FSA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,746 mi
Last recorded97,746 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 FSA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 97,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2011 97,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 90,062 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,887 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 72,416 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides rear flex hose ferrules deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing low at edges plus slight cuts in inner sidewall

slight dampness at power steering pump

slight wear in nearside track rod end

tail gate wont open

Fail 20 Mar 2008 65,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides rear flex hose ferrules deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing low at edges plus slight cuts in inner sidewall

slight dampness at power steering pump

slight wear in nearside track rod end

tail gate wont open

Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,073 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,624 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 44,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 FSA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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