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BP51 TZM

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,700 mi
Last recorded136,700 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 TZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 136,700 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 136,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 117,427 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 117,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f ABS wire rubbing on drive shaft

Pass 8 Apr 2014 110,471 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 110,449 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,696 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 106,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 103,894 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 103,894 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

battery insecure

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

suspect n/s/f anti roll bar bracket insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2011 99,738 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,390 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 90,388 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,360 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,806 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 68,624 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

bar in front of rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2006 59,144 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 49,431 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 49,431 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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BP51 TZM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BP51 TZM, 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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BP51 TZM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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