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VK51 BNX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,057 mi
Last recorded145,057 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 BNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 145,057 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 133,244 miles

Extreme noise from nsr brake on application

Pass 9 Sep 2016 117,202 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 107,316 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Sep 2015 107,314 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,420 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 80,434 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 18 Sep 2012 80,434 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)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,989 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,406 miles

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge.

Nearside windscreen washer jet blocked.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 62,406 miles

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge.

Nearside windscreen washer jet blocked.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,293 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 56,293 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,878 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,861 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 36,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BNX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc 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 BNX, 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 BNX registered?

VK51 BNX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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