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BK51 MJF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,688 mi
Last recorded57,688 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 MJF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp after catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

slight noise in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Sep 2016 57,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp after catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noise in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around clamp after catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

Fail 16 Sep 2015 47,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around clamp after catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,772 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 33,556 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 33,556 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,055 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 29,051 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 25,077 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 25,070 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,447 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 20,440 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 17,024 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,024 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 13,901 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 13,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 13,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,738 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 12,979 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 12,121 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 MJF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MJF, 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 MJF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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