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HW51 BGX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,088 mi
Last recorded73,088 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 BGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,088 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly cracked/perrished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Rear sub-frame support bar corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,408 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,958 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,849 miles

Battery insecure but not in danger of falling out.

Boot seal not fitted correctly.

Rear axle additional support brace heavily corroded.

Rear wiper badly split.

Vehicle wet when tested.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 61,849 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Boot seal not fitted correctly.

Rear axle additional support brace heavily corroded.

Rear wiper badly split.

Vehicle wet when tested.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,207 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 58,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever high,rear blade split , nsf blade slit, rear panard suspension rod carroaded,osf and nsf tyre perished recheck in 6 months

Pass 1 Nov 2012 53,697 miles

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

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

Rear suspension support beam is corroded , advise renewal.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 53,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Rear suspension support beam is corroded , advise renewal.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 48,365 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs worn lip outer edge

n/s rear tyre on 2 mm

o/s rear tyre on 1.6 mm

rear subframe stiffner bar corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,365 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn lip outer edge

n/s rear tyre on 2 mm

o/s rear tyre on 1.6 mm

rear subframe stiffner bar corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2010 42,909 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,909 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 38,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,393 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 31,393 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in near side front seat base

Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,810 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 21,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 17,906 miles

both rear tyre s slighty worn on edges

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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HW51 BGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 HW51 BGX, 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 HW51 BGX registered?

HW51 BGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is HW51 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 BGX shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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