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BK51 UHL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

157,709 mi
Last recorded157,709 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 UHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 157,709 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine noisy

Fail 7 May 2024 157,706 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine noisy

Pass 22 May 2023 157,373 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 156,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 153,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 153,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service and handbrake percent only just passing

Pass 2 Jun 2020 150,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 150,913 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 146,128 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 140,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 140,642 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside registration plate lamp not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 137,277 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 134,886 miles

Offside Rear steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2014 123,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 119,679 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 119,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,122 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/F inner rack end slight play

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 110,305 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 15 Nov 2010 105,252 miles

front discs wearing thin

Fail 15 Nov 2010 105,252 miles

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

front discs wearing thin

Pass 1 Oct 2009 100,439 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 100,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 93,404 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 93,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 84,499 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 84,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 76,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 52,787 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 UHL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UHL, 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 UHL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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