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BK51 OVY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,111 mi
Last recorded130,111 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 130,111 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to limit and inner/outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear chassis cross member corroded but non structural

Fail 23 May 2018 130,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill by axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to limit and inner/outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear chassis cross member corroded but non structural

Pass 23 May 2017 117,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 107,769 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 107,769 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 100,880 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 99,684 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust & clamps slightly deteriorated

o/s rear light unit lens cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2014 99,684 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust & clamps slightly deteriorated

o/s rear light unit lens cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2013 97,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear light unit lens cracked

rear bracket fitted near rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 97,966 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear light unit lens cracked

rear bracket fitted near rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 95,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insceure

o/s rear lens cracks

rear suport bracket corroded near rear axle

Fail 5 Apr 2012 95,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

battery insceure

o/s rear lens cracks

rear suport bracket corroded near rear axle

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,640 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 86,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,179 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,375 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 69,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 44,050 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 OVY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OVY, 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 OVY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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