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BK51 OUN

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

166,518 mi
Last recorded166,518 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 166,518 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear cross member corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2024 162,612 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 162,609 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 158,173 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 152,727 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 148,273 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 148,273 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 144,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 139,216 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 130,907 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 123,210 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 116,278 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 108,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,375 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 101,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 94,769 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,902 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 79,815 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,791 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,559 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,214 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 43,038 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 30,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Unable to fully inspect rear outer seatbelts due to child seats

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 OUN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OUN, 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 OUN registered?

BK51 OUN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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