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SH51 BCV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,185 mi
Last recorded57,185 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 BCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,185 miles

AIR BAG light on dash

SERV light on dash

gearbox damp

nearside front ABS ring covered grease

nearside front anti-roll bar outer bush slightly movement

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

offside front ABS ring cracked

offside front rack end slightly movement

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre low tread

slight noise front nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jan 2010 57,183 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

AIR BAG light on dash

SERV light on dash

gearbox damp

nearside front ABS ring covered grease

nearside front anti-roll bar outer bush slightly movement

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

offside front ABS ring cracked

offside front rack end slightly movement

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre low tread

slight noise front nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2009 43,413 miles

engine sump damp

exhaust system corroded

front brake slight imbalance

gearbox damp

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

nearside rear tyre slight periusched

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,740 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,935 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 35,935 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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SH51 BCV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SH51 BCV, 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 SH51 BCV registered?

SH51 BCV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is SH51 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 BCV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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