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CN51 BWO

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,421 mi
Last recorded137,421 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 BWO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 137,421 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 137,411 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 130,741 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 120,288 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 110,813 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 108,681 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 108,681 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 103,008 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Aug 2011 103,008 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2010 97,663 miles

drivers seat loose on adjuster rails

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2010 97,663 miles

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

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

drivers seat loose on adjuster rails

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2009 93,342 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Sep 2009 93,342 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2008 85,340 miles

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 21 Aug 2008 85,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 77,780 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt beginning to fray

silght play in steering rack

Fail 30 Aug 2007 77,777 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f seat belt beginning to fray

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 15 May 2007 76,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2007 76,327 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 62,625 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 BWO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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