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BK51 LGU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,127 mi
Last recorded117,127 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 117,127 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 110,981 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 107,796 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 107,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 100,956 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 100,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,311 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 75,525 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 62,452 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 62,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 45,272 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 32,999 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 32,997 miles

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

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 LGU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK51 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

BK51 LGU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is BK51 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 LGU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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