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BV51 SNN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,279 mi
Last recorded154,279 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 SNN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 154,279 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS & PADS WORN

Fail 24 Aug 2011 154,182 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS & PADS WORN

Pass 6 Aug 2010 136,461 miles

power steering cap missing.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 136,421 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

power steering cap missing.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 117,304 miles

rear brake performance out of balance.

rear tyres worn and front fog lenses broken.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 117,304 miles

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

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

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

rear brake performance out of balance.

rear tyres worn and front fog lenses broken.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 99,184 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 99,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 77,301 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 77,301 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,746 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 68,746 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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BV51 SNN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BV51 SNN, 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 BV51 SNN registered?

BV51 SNN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BV51 SNN safe to buy?

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