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VK51 BNY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,706 mi
Last recorded42,706 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 42,706 miles

Rear under body brace bar corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2025 41,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2025 41,725 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 40,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross brace corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2024 40,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross brace bar corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 39,878 miles

Rear cross brace bar corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 38,970 miles

Rear body cross beam corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 38,651 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross beam brace bar corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 38,512 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 38,512 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 36,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,762 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 34,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split in treads (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 34,420 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc slightly corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,557 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,477 miles

front disc deteriorated on inner surface

nearside screen as wiper marks

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,824 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 30,824 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,008 miles

Inner surface of front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,194 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,570 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,419 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

all 4 tyres badly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,636 miles

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

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 BNY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BNY, 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 BNY registered?

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

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