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BL51 KUO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,685 mi
Last recorded111,685 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 KUO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,685 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 111,680 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 107,514 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 107,402 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 104,427 miles

coolant low

Fail 29 Nov 2014 101,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 101,941 miles

Nearside 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 17 Dec 2013 100,400 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2013 100,391 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 98,311 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 94,604 miles

Lower engine stabilzer mount worn

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

Offside rear door cannot be opened from the outside

Fail 29 Nov 2011 94,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Lower engine stabilzer mount worn

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

Offside rear door cannot be opened from the outside

Pass 29 Nov 2010 90,372 miles

Oil leak

front discs scored

front pads 2/3 worn

Fail 27 Nov 2010 90,364 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front discs scored

front pads 2/3 worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 84,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 79,504 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 79,495 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 73,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 64,571 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 46,638 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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BL51 KUO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL51 KUO, 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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BL51 KUO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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