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BK51 LHJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,260 mi
Last recorded106,260 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 106,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 106,260 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 99,536 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 92,427 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 86,850 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 86,850 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,930 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 81,930 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,260 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 75,260 miles

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

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 68,308 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 61,937 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,528 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 56,528 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2010 51,244 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 51,244 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2009 45,482 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 45,482 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 39,564 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 34,545 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,309 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 LHJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

BK51 LHJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BK51 LHJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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