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BV51 SUH

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,030 mi
Last recorded102,030 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 SUH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 102,030 miles

oil leak gear box (rear of box) and engine (o/s)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 102,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak gear box (rear of box) and engine (o/s)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 97,661 miles

Battery insecure

engine oil light coming on

Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,661 miles

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

Battery insecure

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil light coming on

Pass 14 Oct 2010 93,431 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 89,870 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wiper blades split

Fail 19 Oct 2009 89,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wiper blades split

Pass 19 Sep 2008 86,761 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 86,759 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 78,813 miles

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

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

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

rear body support bar corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,757 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 SUH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

BV51 SUH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BV51 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 SUH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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