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BU51 NLY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,418 mi
Last recorded92,418 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 NLY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,418 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 92,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,748 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,435 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 66,189 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

near side rear wheel bearing worn

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,189 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

near side rear wheel bearing worn

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,274 miles

offside wiper blade ends split

power steering components wet with fluid, advise checking the system

Fail 5 Nov 2012 61,274 miles

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

front brake discs badly scored, pitting and rusting

offside wiper blade ends split

power steering components wet with fluid, advise checking the system

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,852 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 45,332 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,332 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,318 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 376,017 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,126 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,663 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,957 miles

corrosion to the rear of the front disks

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 NLY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

BU51 NLY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is BU51 NLY safe to buy?

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