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BK51 WKA

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,700 mi
Last recorded132,700 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 WKA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 132,700 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2012 132,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 127,382 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 127,379 miles

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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 118,267 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 109,810 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 109,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 93,883 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 93,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 81,555 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 81,555 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 WKA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WKA, 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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What year was BK51 WKA registered?

BK51 WKA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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