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BV51 STX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,169 mi
Last recorded148,169 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 148,169 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 147,010 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 138,076 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 128,235 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 106,768 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 90,056 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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BV51 STX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV51 STX, 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 STX registered?

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

Is BV51 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 STX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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