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BV51 SSX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,318 mi
Last recorded103,318 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 SSX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 103,318 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 103,318 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,803 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 96,618 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is close to legal limit

Fail 11 Aug 2008 96,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is close to legal limit

Pass 9 Aug 2007 92,270 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 92,270 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 86,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise air mass meter insecure screws missing + clip loose

advise n/s washer jets mis-aligned

Pass 24 Jul 2006 86,193 miles

advise air mass meter insecure screws missing + clip loose

advise n/s washer jets mis-aligned

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 SSX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SSX, 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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What year was BV51 SSX registered?

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

Is BV51 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 SSX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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