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VK51 BSO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,714 mi
Last recorded115,714 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 BSO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 115,714 miles

Both front coil springs corroded in places

Front brake discs pitted,scored & corroded-not deemed excessive

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Inner alloy wheel rim buckled-not deemed excessive

Nearside Front seatbelt stalk outer casing adrift-but operating ok

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside parking brake efficiency just above minimum for MOT on performance & imbalance

Fail 15 Feb 2018 115,713 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front coil springs corroded in places

Front brake discs pitted,scored & corroded-not deemed excessive

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Inner alloy wheel rim buckled-not deemed excessive

Nearside Front seatbelt stalk outer casing adrift-but operating ok

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside parking brake efficiency just above minimum for MOT on performance & imbalance

Pass 17 Feb 2017 110,018 miles

Central Rear seatbelt not fitted

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Feb 2017 110,018 miles

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

Central Rear seatbelt not fitted

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Feb 2016 103,074 miles

front offside tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 96,889 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 96,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 82,460 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,887 miles

rear lateral bar corroded but not affecting vehicle structure

Fail 25 Feb 2013 92,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear lateral bar corroded but not affecting vehicle structure

Pass 24 Feb 2012 89,620 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake discs starting to wear corrod

Pass 23 Feb 2011 86,203 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear brake disc plates scored

rear cross tube corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,803 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 74,923 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 74,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 65,656 miles

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

low reading from o/s park brake

Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,508 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 BSO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BSO, 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 BSO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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