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VA51 BXH

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,119 mi
Last recorded72,119 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 BXH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,119 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 61,849 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 61,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,353 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play at n/s/f steering rack

unable to carry out full underside inspection of main brake pipes, at rear, due to exhaust heat shield

Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,865 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,756 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,652 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 23,652 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 21,329 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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VA51 BXH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VA51 BXH, 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 VA51 BXH registered?

VA51 BXH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is VA51 BXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 BXH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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