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BK51 FDO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,237 mi
Last recorded102,237 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 FDO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 102,237 miles

rear axle crossmember heavily corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 102,236 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear axle crossmember heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 101,383 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre in poor condition/worn unevenly

rear lower lateral bar in poor condition/corroded

rear screen in poor condition/reduced visibility

Fail 29 Jan 2016 101,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm deteriorated/worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre in poor condition/worn unevenly

rear lower lateral bar in poor condition/corroded

rear screen in poor condition/reduced visibility

Fail 12 Feb 2015 97,475 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear underfloor lateral bar corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,475 miles

rear underfloor lateral bar corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 92,965 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 92,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 88,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,438 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 81,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,603 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 77,548 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,374 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,311 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,979 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 43,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,454 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 FDO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

BK51 FDO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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