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HG51 BGE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,332 mi
Last recorded93,332 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 BGE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,332 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear anti vibration bar corroded badly

Fail 4 Oct 2016 93,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear anti vibration bar corroded badly

Pass 22 Aug 2015 77,581 miles

both front & n/s/rear wheels damaged & distorted.

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

front anti roll bar mounts perishing.

rear anti vibration bar corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,376 miles

centre stop light not working

nsf windscreen wiper juddering/washer aim poor

nsr wheel rim damaged/distorted

rear vibration bar badly corroded recommend attention

Fail 1 Oct 2014 68,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

centre stop light not working

nsf windscreen wiper juddering/washer aim poor

nsr wheel rim damaged/distorted

rear vibration bar badly corroded recommend attention

Pass 5 Oct 2013 59,787 miles

both rear tyres perishing.

center exhaust clamp corroded.

engine stabilizar mount deteriorating.

front anti roll bar end mounts deteriorating.

rear anti vibration bar badly corroded.

wipers smearing.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,689 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Sep 2012 51,688 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs slightly worn

lower engine stabiliser bush split

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,603 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 46,603 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,465 miles

FUEL TANK STRAP VERY RUSTY ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,632 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,128 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,928 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,394 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 20,515 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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HG51 BGE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGE, 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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HG51 BGE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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