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RF51 BVY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

203,176 mi
Last recorded203,176 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 BVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 203,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 189,759 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount bearing slightly rough

Offside Front top strut mount bearing slightly rough

Pass 21 Oct 2015 172,076 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 172,076 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 161,418 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 151,019 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 151,019 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 132,278 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 111,987 miles

both front seat backs have play but not excessive

Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,968 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 85,758 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,184 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 67,284 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to open tail gate from outside

Pass 25 Jan 2007 57,282 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,371 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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RF51 BVY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RF51 BVY, 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 RF51 BVY registered?

RF51 BVY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is RF51 BVY safe to buy?

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