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CN51 BWG

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,492 mi
Last recorded61,492 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 BWG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 61,492 miles

Rear gearbox mounting has slight play in rear bush

Fail 16 May 2017 61,492 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear gearbox mounting has slight play in rear bush

Pass 17 May 2016 59,832 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 57,710 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 56,342 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 56,341 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,663 miles

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,968 miles

air bag warning light illuminated

Fail 18 Jan 2012 48,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag warning light illuminated

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,648 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak engine

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

air bag light on dash

slight seapage at power steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2011 44,648 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

air bag light on dash

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak engine

slight seapage at power steering rack

Fail 25 Jan 2010 39,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

air bag light on dash

nearside front wing damaged

rear stabiliser bar corroded

slight seapage at steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,403 miles

air bag light on dash

nearside front wing damaged

rear stabiliser bar corroded

slight seapage at steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,670 miles

corrosion to bracket at underside

fuel pipes and hoses coated

service light on

wear at engine stabilizer

Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,947 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 28,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,996 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 16,596 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 16,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads getting low

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 BWG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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