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BT51 BKX

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,054 mi
Last recorded112,054 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 BKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 112,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 23 Sep 2015 112,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front imbalance 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f outer cv boot split (2.4.G.4e)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front sidelights show blue (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate o/s/r reg lamp very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear n/s to o/side suspension stabilizer bar corroded badly (part missing) (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f tyre below (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding o/s/r (3.7.B.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. rear axle has differant size tyres 195/185 (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake binding o/s/f (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front inner rack ends has slight play

o/s/f arb rubber has deteriation

o/s/f seatbelt has slight damage

o/s/r tyre has perished inner sidewall

Pass 31 May 2014 105,997 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear stabalizer bar corroded /

Pass 7 Jun 2013 103,620 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 103,619 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear stabalizer bar corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 93,438 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 93,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 86,561 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 80,543 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2010 80,543 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 76,955 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 76,955 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 73,807 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 57,600 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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BT51 BKX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT51 BKX, 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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BT51 BKX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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