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BK51 OSW

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,426 mi
Last recorded93,426 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 OSW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,426 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre wall damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 93,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre wall damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 84,185 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center rear brake light

coolant level low

front wipers

Pass 11 Mar 2014 78,378 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,119 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 73,119 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 68,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,002 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 62,001 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,811 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 10 Mar 2010 55,811 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

coolant level low

Pass 14 Mar 2009 49,410 miles

offside tyre cracked but not exposing cord

slight blow from centre exhaust

Fail 13 Mar 2009 49,410 miles

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

offside tyre cracked but not exposing cord

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,892 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,392 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 38,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 28,726 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 OSW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

BK51 OSW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BK51 OSW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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