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HG51 BFM

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,301 mi
Last recorded97,301 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 BFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 97,301 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside rear tyre age cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,300 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside rear tyre age cracking

offside rear tyre age cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,998 miles

50% of n/s/r possition lamp not illuminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

headlamp protectors fitted and slightly deteriorated (not effecting beam image or light output)

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 1 Nov 2010 88,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

50% of n/s/r possition lamp not illuminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

headlamp protectors fitted and slightly deteriorated (not effecting beam image or light output)

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 4 Nov 2009 81,697 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 80,498 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2009 80,489 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2008 71,871 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accident damage to n/s/f

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 22 Sep 2008 71,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

accident damage to n/s/f

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 59,499 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,100 miles

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls and getting low

offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 29 Sep 2006 47,100 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls and getting low

offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

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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HG51 BFM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 HG51 BFM, 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 HG51 BFM registered?

HG51 BFM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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