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CN51 BWL

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,043 mi
Last recorded118,043 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 BWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,043 miles

rear cross brace corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 117,061 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,061 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 115,919 miles

all tyres perished & damaged

o/s/f battery mounting plate corroded & holed

radiator leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2013 115,912 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres perished & damaged

o/s/f battery mounting plate corroded & holed

radiator leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2012 114,670 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 114,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 12 May 2011 114,093 miles

slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 23 Jul 2010 114,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 114,043 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 111,154 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 111,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 107,234 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 101,196 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 94,823 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 89,047 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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CN51 BWL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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