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BN51 FTE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,471 mi
Last recorded174,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 FTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 174,471 miles

clutch pedal worn

corrosion in front anti roll bar

corrosion on front discs(limited vision on exact condition),advise renewing asap,condition of inner pads not known

exact condition of brake pipe over rear exhaust not known(limited vision)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 174,471 miles

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

clutch pedal worn

corrosion in front anti roll bar

corrosion on front discs(limited vision on exact condition),advise renewing asap,condition of inner pads not known

exact condition of brake pipe over rear exhaust not known(limited vision)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 156,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 141,765 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 141,765 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 111,865 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 111,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge 205/55/15

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 FTE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

BN51 FTE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BN51 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 FTE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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