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BK51 OSR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,412 mi
Last recorded99,412 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,412 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s inner wishbone bushes deterioraed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded plus front flexi pipe deteriorated

under body has corrosion in places

Fail 5 Mar 2020 99,410 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both n/s and o/s (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing bracket snapped off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s inner wishbone bushes deterioraed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded plus front flexi pipe deteriorated

under body has corrosion in places

Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s floors and body have slight corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2018 96,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s floors and body have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in the bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear gear box mountine has play in the bush

Fail 3 Oct 2017 92,773 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main centre pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in the bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear gear box mountine has play in the bush

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,691 miles

both main brake pipes slightly corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 89,690 miles

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

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

both main brake pipes slightly corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 87,500 miles

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2014 81,182 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 76,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 73,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 May 2011 69,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2011 69,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Apr 2010 65,970 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 61,723 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 54,018 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,555 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,128 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 OSR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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