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BN51 FTY

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,996 mi
Last recorded94,996 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 FTY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 94,996 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 87,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Under body brace bar corroded.(nesr fuel tank)

Pass 7 May 2010 87,430 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Under body brace bar corroded.(nesr fuel tank)

Pass 11 May 2009 79,027 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 79,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 71,669 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 64,455 miles

Coolant leak

corrosion to both front disc inner surfaces.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,887 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 FTY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

BN51 FTY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BN51 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 FTY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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