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BK51 WJC

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

224,738 mi
Last recorded224,738 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 WJC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 224,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension leg's bearing dry/notchy

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail partly rusted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damage/dented. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 224,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush fitted on lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill rusted with hole. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension leg's bearing dry/notchy

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail partly rusted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damage/dented. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both doors mirrors cracked ! (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 213,929 miles

N/s/r lamp damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bearings / mount noisy (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2020 213,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

N/s/r lamp damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bearings / mount noisy (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2019 202,339 miles

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

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated.

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

Suspension mounts slightly noisy.

Fail 24 Jan 2019 202,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear above exhaust box (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated.

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

Suspension mounts slightly noisy.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 189,603 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear, above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front shock absorber bearings noisy.

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

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 189,603 miles

Front shock absorber bearings noisy.

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear, above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 175,883 miles

Corrosion to rear bar underside of vehicle.

High level brake light inop

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot lower (2.7.4)

Offside front lower headlamp fixing broken.

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 175,883 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

High level brake light inop

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot lower (2.7.4)

Offside front lower headlamp fixing broken.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 159,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Slight movement offside inner steering arm.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 159,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Slight movement offside inner steering arm.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 147,203 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 147,203 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 134,005 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 134,005 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 122,385 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lateral bar corroding by tank

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 4 Feb 2013 122,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lateral bar corroding by tank

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 30 Jan 2012 111,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,725 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,901 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 91,157 miles

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

very slight wearing noise to nearside rear wheel no free play or roughness can be felt unable to tell if noise from bearing or brake drum

Fail 26 Jan 2010 91,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

very slight wearing noise to nearside rear wheel no free play or roughness can be felt unable to tell if noise from bearing or brake drum

Pass 4 Feb 2009 81,472 miles

nsr light unit cracked

nsr tyre on limit

engine oil leak

nsf tyre on limit on outer egde

Fail 4 Feb 2009 81,472 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

nsf tyre on limit on outer egde

nsr light unit cracked

nsr tyre on limit

Pass 4 Feb 2008 70,099 miles

deep cut in osr tyre tread

engine and gearbox oil leak

front anti roll bar rusty

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Feb 2007 58,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front brake discs corroded

cut on thread pattern o/s/r tyre 185/60/15hr

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Feb 2007 58,652 miles

both front brake discs corroded

cut on thread pattern o/s/r tyre 185/60/15hr

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Dec 2005 49,126 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 WJC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 WJC, 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 WJC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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