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SL51 BVA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,146 mi
Last recorded38,146 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 BVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 38,146 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 37,642 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,995 miles

slight dampness around steering rack area

Fail 26 Feb 2019 36,995 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

slight dampness around steering rack area

Pass 7 Mar 2018 36,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened across axle pipe (3.6.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,582 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 28,644 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,307 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 26,300 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

crossmember in front of rear axle rusted

Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,357 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 22,498 miles

Both front abs phonetic rings deteriorated.

Both rear tyres deteriorated/perishing.

Front brake discs pitted and worn.

Front wiper blades deteriorated/noisy.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Oil level low...topped up +1l.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 19,950 miles

Front brake discs pitted and worn.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres deteriorated/perishing.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 19,947 miles

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

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

Front brake discs pitted and worn.

Front wiper blades deteriorated.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres deteriorated/perishing.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,032 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated/perishing.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 12,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres deteriorated/perishing.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated/splitting....JUST ACCEPTABLE

Tyre pressures low on arrival...corrected.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 8,455 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 7,548 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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SL51 BVA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SL51 BVA, 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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SL51 BVA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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