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VK51 BNJ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,071 mi
Last recorded173,071 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 BNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 173,071 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 169,777 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 169,777 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 164,104 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 164,104 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)

Pass 9 May 2016 158,365 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 150,157 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 May 2014 142,596 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 134,365 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 127,360 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 120,676 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 111,434 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 99,663 miles

Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,150 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 79,150 miles

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

nearside door mirror cover missing

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,408 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 59,408 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

long handbrake travel

nearside rear brake binding slightly

washer jets only working on one nozzle each side

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 BNJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VK51 BNJ, 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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What year was VK51 BNJ registered?

VK51 BNJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is VK51 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 BNJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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