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MD51 BZN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,004 mi
Last recorded57,004 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 BZN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer abs ring cracked but abs still working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 57,004 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bracing bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer abs ring cracked but abs still working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 53,665 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 53,664 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,710 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 52,641 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,820 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,148 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,938 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,186 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front and n/s rear tyres starting to crack.front,center and rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,756 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,376 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 29,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,840 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007
Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,153 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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MD51 BZN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MD51 BZN, 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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MD51 BZN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for MD51 BZN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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