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BK51 TVM

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

132,697 mi
Last recorded132,697 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 132,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 128,997 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 9 Oct 2013 128,971 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 124,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 124,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 116,169 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front discs worn

Fail 21 Sep 2011 116,166 miles

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

front discs worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 108,357 miles

advise washer switch

Fail 22 Sep 2010 108,335 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advise washer switch

Pass 26 Aug 2009 90,938 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 90,938 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 79,687 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2007 67,839 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 67,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 58,723 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 46,480 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 46,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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 TVM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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