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BK51 LKL

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,976 mi
Last recorded69,976 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 LKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 69,976 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 69,976 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 67,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,683 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,995 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 64,994 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,262 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,481 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

high level brake light not working

o/s door mirror secured with cable ties

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,233 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,385 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 47,247 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,247 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,989 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,255 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 26,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2005 26,354 miles

nail in tyre

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 LKL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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