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BV51 YZF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,579 mi
Last recorded153,579 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 YZF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 153,579 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 140,671 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 140,671 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 129,798 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 119,854 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 119,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 107,934 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 97,773 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 97,773 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 97,773 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 87,019 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 87,019 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 73,289 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 61,005 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 YZF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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