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BK51 OYL

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,547 mi
Last recorded87,547 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 OYL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,547 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 79,948 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 79,948 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,173 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 68,173 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,882 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,525 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,587 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,608 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,973 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 32,759 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 OYL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK51 OYL registered?

BK51 OYL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is BK51 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 OYL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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