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VK51 BND

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,098 mi
Last recorded121,098 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 BND
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 121,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

millight on at time of test

sharp edges on front/rear bumper repaired with tape at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2013 121,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

millight on at time of test

sharp edges on front/rear bumper repaired with tape at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2012 100,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

nearside repeater slightly damaged

offside rear bumper damaged and not fully secure

Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,262 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 93,144 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs wearing

grease leaking n/s/f outer c/v gaiter

Pass 11 Sep 2010 81,710 miles

front outer cv boots slightly loose on joint

front tyres getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,779 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 71,779 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,806 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 67,806 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,985 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 57,834 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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VK51 BND is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK51 BND, 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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VK51 BND is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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