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BN51 KUT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,472 mi
Last recorded106,472 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 KUT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,472 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

drivers door strap broken.

rear stabilizer bar corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 102,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

drivers door strap broken.

rear stabilizer bar corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,569 miles

airbag light on

bonnet lid frt edge corrosion-slight sharpe edges

rear susp/body noise reduction cross bar corroded and broken off

Fail 15 Jan 2013 93,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

airbag light on

bonnet lid frt edge corrosion-slight sharpe edges

rear susp/body noise reduction cross bar corroded and broken off

Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,262 miles

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

ns wiper blade slightly split

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear body noise reduction cross member corroded

lower engine stabilizer mtg broken

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,891 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,329 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 58,286 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,723 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,126 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 44,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,900 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 34,359 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 KUT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUT, 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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BN51 KUT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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