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BK51 LNO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,528 mi
Last recorded124,528 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 124,528 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside door check strap broken

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

play in driver seat back support

Fail 6 Oct 2017 124,514 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Power steering pump drive system defective drive belt damaged (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside door check strap broken

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

play in driver seat back support

Pass 4 Aug 2016 120,833 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 120,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 113,145 miles

Oil leak

Rear body bracer bar is corroded but doesnt affect the suspensions integrity or vehicle handeling as advised by VOSA

Fail 4 Aug 2015 113,145 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear body bracer bar is corroded but doesnt affect the suspensions integrity or vehicle handeling as advised by VOSA

Pass 24 Jul 2014 109,505 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 109,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 103,705 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 98,868 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 98,868 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 86,062 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 86,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2009 78,605 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,886 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 73,886 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,670 miles

Nearside 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 31 Oct 2006 62,410 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 62,391 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Sep 2006 62,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,875 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 LNO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LNO, 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 LNO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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