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BK51 CFV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,745 mi
Last recorded129,745 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 CFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 129,745 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 129,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

N/S/R tyre worn outer edge and in poor condition

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 123,612 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear brake effort low

Pass 23 Aug 2012 111,668 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Aug 2011 102,806 miles

damage to o/s sill

Fail 9 Aug 2011 102,806 miles

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

damage to o/s sill

Fail 9 Aug 2010 85,847 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 85,847 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 66,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,851 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,446 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 45,446 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 24,679 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 6,719 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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BK51 CFV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BK51 CFV, 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 BK51 CFV registered?

BK51 CFV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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