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SH51 BNA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,028 mi
Last recorded112,028 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 BNA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 112,028 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine tick over uneven

Fail 19 Jul 2017 112,027 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

engine tick over uneven

Pass 20 Jul 2016 102,898 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perished / cracked

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

no rear seats fitted

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2015 94,191 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 94,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,112 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 76,633 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 73,254 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,300 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 84,762 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 64,755 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 58,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,983 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 43,689 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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SH51 BNA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SH51 BNA, 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 BNA registered?

SH51 BNA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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