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SH51 BKL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,755 mi
Last recorded86,755 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 BKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,755 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 83,630 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 83,630 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 77,083 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 76,944 miles

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,566 miles

both front wipers split at ends

Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,588 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 62,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front headlamp slight free play

Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,041 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 46,041 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,772 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 37,772 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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SH51 BKL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SH51 BKL, 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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SH51 BKL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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