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CN51 BWM

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

78,229 mi
Last recorded78,229 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 78,229 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 78,228 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,722 miles

Centre front discs corroded front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2016 77,722 miles

Centre front discs corroded front number plate damaged

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,504 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 75,504 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,930 miles

nsf tyre worn

Fail 28 Mar 2014 72,929 miles

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

nsf tyre worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,179 miles

nsf fog light inop

Fail 27 Mar 2013 70,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf fog light inop

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,620 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,266 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 59,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 19 Apr 2010 52,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 26 Mar 2009 45,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,208 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 36,903 miles

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

both wiper blades torn on ends

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,903 miles

both wiper blades torn on ends

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,136 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 26,130 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,639 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2005 19,284 miles

cracks in all 4 tyres

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 BWM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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