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BN51 KSJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,721 mi
Last recorded98,721 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 KSJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

Fail 2 Apr 2014 98,461 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,782 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 89,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 80,032 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 80,030 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2011 73,803 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 68,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,318 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2009 62,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 53,721 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 53,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 47,719 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,686 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 45,530 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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BN51 KSJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN51 KSJ, 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 BN51 KSJ registered?

BN51 KSJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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