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BK51 OYA

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,594 mi
Last recorded99,594 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 OYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 99,594 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 98,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CRACKING (2.4.G.2)

Front engine mountain worn

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 95,750 miles

corrosion on front coil springs

fuel tank damp

nearside rear tyre close to limits

Pass 5 Jun 2015 91,997 miles

both rear tyres on legal limits

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

fuel tank damp

steel wheel fitted on nearside front

Pass 15 May 2014 87,413 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limits

corrosion on both front coil springs

front brake discs & brake pads low

fuel tank damp

support bar under fuel tank corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,126 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front discs corroded & brake pads low

both rear tyres close to limits

fuel tank damp

rear support bar by tank corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 77,889 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 77,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 70,998 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 70,998 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,495 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,686 miles

all tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,262 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,603 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 38,135 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OYA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OYA, 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 OYA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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