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BK51 WNV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,722 mi
Last recorded73,722 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 WNV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2019 73,722 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 73,034 miles

Nearside Rear front to rear pipe corroding and should be replaced asap

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

boot opened to carry out inspection but now will not open

Fail 16 Jul 2018 73,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear front to rear pipe corroding and should be replaced asap

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

boot opened to carry out inspection but now will not open

Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,881 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearng on outer edge

offside mirror damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2017 70,881 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearng on outer edge

offside mirror damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2016 677,221 miles

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

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

offside mirror damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2016 67,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,705 miles

Both rear tyres have deep radial cracks

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2014 58,702 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres have deep radial cracks

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 55,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

all 4 tyres have radial cracks

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres have radial cracks

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2012 51,454 miles

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Rear suspension support beam badly corroded and holed but not load bearing

Fail 28 Jul 2012 51,454 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Rear suspension support beam badly corroded and holed but not load bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2011 47,059 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroded and showing wear

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

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

rear wiper blade splitting on edges

Fail 14 Sep 2010 43,046 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear wiper blade splitting on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,141 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 33,679 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 24,490 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 20,032 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 WNV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WNV, 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 WNV registered?

BK51 WNV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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