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BU51 MUY

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,913 mi
Last recorded111,913 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 MUY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 111,913 miles

Front brakepads getting low - brake discs corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 111,913 miles

Front brakepads getting low - brake discs corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2013 106,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 106,198 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 97,695 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,255 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 74,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,131 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f drive shaft boot clip loose

Pass 21 May 2008 51,587 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 42,047 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 42,047 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

middle exhaust insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,854 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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BU51 MUY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BU51 MUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 MUY registered?

BU51 MUY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BU51 MUY safe to buy?

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