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BN51 UOR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,991 mi
Last recorded162,991 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 162,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

engine stabiliser bush debonded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 162,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

engine stabiliser bush debonded

Pass 21 May 2016 157,332 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 157,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 144,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 144,113 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 132,588 miles

offside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 120,612 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 5 Oct 2012 120,612 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

engine light on

Pass 25 Oct 2011 109,886 miles

eml light is on

Fail 25 Oct 2011 109,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light is on

Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,255 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 26 Sep 2009 76,746 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 76,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,315 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 60,315 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,215 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,606 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 11,292 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 11,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 UOR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UOR, 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 UOR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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