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BN51 ZTF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,487 mi
Last recorded78,487 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 ZTF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,487 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 78,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,323 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,529 miles

NSF brake slight binding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

OSR tyre cracked all the way round but cords not visible

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 68,529 miles

NSF brake slight binding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

OSR tyre cracked all the way round but cords not visible

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,243 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,796 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,441 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,346 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

rear suspensio cross brace excessively corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,330 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 52,330 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,081 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 49,081 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise near side front tyre and near side rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,964 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,262 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 41,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,205 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 ZTF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

BN51 ZTF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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