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CN51 BWC

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,900 mi
Last recorded98,900 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 BWC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 98,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres slight wear on inner edges 185/60/15

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,260 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 96,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,137 miles

SLIGHT WEAR AT O/S ENGINE MOUNTING

Fail 6 Dec 2018 93,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT WEAR AT O/S ENGINE MOUNTING

Pass 30 Nov 2017 90,639 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 90,639 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.4.A.2h)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 87,661 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 87,658 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,145 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 84,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,587 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,639 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,639 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 68,869 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 19 Sep 2012 68,869 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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,074 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 50,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear chassis brace badly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2010 50,627 miles

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

rear chassis brace badly corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 43,776 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 43,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,297 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 32,297 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,658 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,993 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 23,936 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CN51 BWC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CN51 BWC, 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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CN51 BWC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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