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FP51 BZW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

65,619 mi
Last recorded65,619 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 BZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,619 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 65,619 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2016 65,619 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 65,619 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 65,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2014 65,619 miles

offside front wiper split

nearside front cv boot insecure but not loosing grease

Fail 20 May 2013 62,872 miles

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

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear stabiliser bar corroded and partly missing

Pass 20 May 2013 62,872 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear stabiliser bar corroded and partly missing

Pass 25 May 2012 59,808 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 59,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,970 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 56,970 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,226 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2010 54,224 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,892 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 50,892 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,909 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 45,909 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,578 miles

front no plate condition

Fail 7 Nov 2006 27,827 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 23,402 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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FP51 BZW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 FP51 BZW, 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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FP51 BZW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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