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BK51 LWA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,469 mi
Last recorded126,469 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 126,469 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 119,269 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 119,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 112,313 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 112,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 21 Feb 2014 104,620 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,441 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,280 miles

slight noise from os rear bearing

Fail 20 Mar 2012 92,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,498 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,633 miles

Front foglamp lenses broken

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 68,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front foglamp lenses broken

Front tyre inner edges worn

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2008 53,678 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 45,097 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

mark on drivers door

Fail 6 Nov 2007 45,092 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty

n/s/f washer jet blocked

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 LWA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

BK51 LWA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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