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BN51 XXK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,877 mi
Last recorded93,877 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,877 miles

EML light on

Fail 16 Sep 2016 93,680 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (torque reaction) (6.1.D.1a)

EML light on

Pass 17 Oct 2015 89,623 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 89,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 84,598 miles

engine management warning lamp indicating a fault

offside front brake hose securing bracket insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,178 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 79,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 74,933 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,933 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,414 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 71,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 68,283 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 68,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 655,660 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 65,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,128 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear offside wheel bearing slightley noisey

Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,514 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 53,514 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,701 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 46,701 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 42,753 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 42,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 XXK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BN51 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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