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SL51 BVX

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,718 mi
Last recorded66,718 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 BVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 66,718 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 66,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 62,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,184 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,396 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,775 miles

Advise tracking

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,686 miles

N/S/F fog lamp damaged

Rear cross over bar corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2009 55,686 miles

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

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

N/S/F fog lamp damaged

Rear cross over bar corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,365 miles

N/s/f fog lamp lens broken + Rear wiper blade splitting + N/s headlamp lens marked + N/s inner CV boot and gearbox selector shaft leaking oil + Rear body support badly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2008 53,365 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s/f fog lamp lens broken + Rear wiper blade splitting + N/s headlamp lens marked + N/s inner CV boot and gearbox selector shaft leaking oil + Rear body support badly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,434 miles

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

rear axle support beam corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2007 51,434 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

n/s/r outer sidelight bulb inop

rear axle support beam corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,635 miles

Rear cross over support bar corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2006 49,635 miles

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

Rear cross over support bar corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2005 41,555 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside.

Fail 29 Aug 2005 41,555 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on the inside.

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 BVX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SL51 BVX, 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 BVX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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