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BT51 VSZ

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

170,365 mi
Last recorded170,365 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VSZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 170,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 170,356 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 163,342 miles

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

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

unable to open boot

Fail 4 May 2016 163,342 miles

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

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

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

unable to open boot

Pass 8 May 2015 156,256 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 156,228 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 149,078 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 149,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 143,284 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 143,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 136,432 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 136,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 126,395 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 126,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 114,231 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 114,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 103,053 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 103,053 miles

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 92,306 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 92,306 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 82,584 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 82,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front wheel slightly binding on

Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,413 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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BT51 VSZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BT51 VSZ, 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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BT51 VSZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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