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MA51 BBO

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,840 mi
Last recorded70,840 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 BBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,840 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 70,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,984 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 67,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

airbag warning light on

nearside headlight damaged, however is not insecure neither does it affect the headlamp aim

Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,021 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 64,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyre tread low discs worn all round

Pass 26 Oct 2009 60,543 miles

front engine mounts broken

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,262 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,722 miles

n/s door mirror lens cracks

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2006 44,296 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 44,282 miles

Nearside Rear 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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MA51 BBO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MA51 BBO, 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 MA51 BBO registered?

MA51 BBO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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