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BK51 SYW

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,498 mi
Last recorded92,498 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 SYW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,498 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

offside wiper blade split ends

Fail 14 Mar 2015 92,486 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

offside wiper blade split ends

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,298 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 90,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 86,637 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 86,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,044 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 81,827 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,837 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 77,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,160 miles

front tyres slightly out of shape

front wipers judder

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f inner c.v gaitor split

rear wheels different size to fronts.but same size on same axle

unable to carry out rbt as n/s/f flexi pipe leasking

Fail 17 Mar 2010 65,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres slightly out of shape

front wipers judder

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f inner c.v gaitor split

rear wheels different size to fronts.but same size on same axle

unable to carry out rbt as n/s/f flexi pipe leasking

Pass 2 Jan 2009 53,120 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nsf washer jet partially blocked but provides enough water to clear screen

osf wiper blade end split, but clears screen

Fail 29 Dec 2008 53,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nsf washer jet partially blocked but provides enough water to clear screen

osf wiper blade end split, but clears screen

Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,503 miles

bonnet green in colour

front bumper cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2007 40,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bonnet green in colour

front bumper cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2006 32,236 miles

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

body damage to bonnet and front bumper †

Pass 6 Oct 2005 21,049 miles

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

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 SYW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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