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BK51 LVT

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,386 mi
Last recorded93,386 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 LVT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,386 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 93,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 87,063 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Aug 2011 78,178 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 78,178 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,695 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 64,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 64,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,022 miles

engein mountains worn need replacing soon ask your mechanic to check them

Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,582 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 39,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear tyre walls starting to crack.

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 LVT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LVT, 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 LVT registered?

BK51 LVT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is BK51 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 LVT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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