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CW51 BXH

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,605 mi
Last recorded137,605 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 BXH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 137,605 miles

Lower Gearbox/Engine Mounting Worn

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin Hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen Marked

Fail 21 Feb 2019 137,605 miles

Lower Gearbox/Engine Mounting Worn

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin Hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen Marked

Pass 27 Feb 2018 132,479 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 132,477 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease leaking from under clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 127,356 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 126,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,451 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 118,985 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 118,985 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 113,094 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 102,944 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,944 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 96,938 miles

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 91,578 miles

Both Near side tyres wearing on outer edges,

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 27 Aug 2010 91,578 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both Near side tyres wearing on outer edges,

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,379 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 76,379 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,217 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 67,271 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,258 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,595 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 48,443 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)

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

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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CW51 BXH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CW51 BXH, 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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What year was CW51 BXH registered?

CW51 BXH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is CW51 BXH safe to buy?

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