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BU51 MDK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,939 mi
Last recorded70,939 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 MDK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 70,939 miles

crack in screen not in testers view of the road

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,243 miles

crack in screen not in testers view

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,987 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 68,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,503 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 67,503 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,968 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 64,303 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 57,129 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,766 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s head lamp bracket broke but not insecure

rear bar corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2010 51,766 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s head lamp bracket broke but not insecure

rear bar corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,335 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 41,832 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 41,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 38,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,549 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 35,008 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 29,906 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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BU51 MDK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BU51 MDK, 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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BU51 MDK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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