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BK51 MHL

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,701 mi
Last recorded80,701 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 MHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,701 miles

front discs worn and corroded

rear axle bushes wearing

rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Sep 2011 80,701 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs worn and corroded

rear axle bushes wearing

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2010 71,866 miles

both rear tyres perished and near side rear tyre worn on outer

Fail 27 Sep 2010 71,866 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished and near side rear tyre worn on outer

Fail 9 Oct 2009 63,853 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre walls deteriorated slightly

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 63,853 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre walls deteriorated slightly

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 59,412 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

driver's front seat back rest worn

passeger front seat back rest worn

Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,412 miles

driver's front seat back rest worn

passeger front seat back rest worn

Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,109 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 39,126 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 MHL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

BK51 MHL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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