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VK51 BNN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,118 mi
Last recorded95,118 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,118 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 95,116 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,294 miles

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

front near side wheel slightly sticking

Fail 28 Apr 2015 94,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

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

front near side wheel slightly sticking

Pass 27 Mar 2014 92,476 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,180 miles

Airbag warning light on

Brake warning light on

Front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2013 90,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag warning light on

Brake warning light on

Front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2012 87,599 miles

Airbag warning light on

Coolant level below minimun

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 87,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Airbag warning light on

Coolant level below minimun

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 84,077 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,141 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 72,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

coolant level below minimum

slight oil leak from nearside driveshaft

Fail 14 Feb 2009 72,193 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

coolant level below minimum

slight oil leak from nearside driveshaft

Pass 5 Mar 2008 66,800 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 66,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,230 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 56,785 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 BNN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BNN, 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 BNN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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