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RF51 BWV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,174 mi
Last recorded125,174 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 BWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 125,174 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 125,174 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 118,490 miles

underneath gearbox mounting worn bush split

Pass 8 Oct 2013 111,776 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 111,773 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 104,533 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 104,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear inner side light inoprative

Pass 11 Oct 2011 97,285 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,253 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 81,986 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 81,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 73,877 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,583 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 58,474 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 50,687 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 BWV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BWV, 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 BWV registered?

RF51 BWV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is RF51 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 BWV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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