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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer very weak. requires repair
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front fog light out
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possibly pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front fog light out
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possibly pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to examine with wheels on. o/s/f inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but not excessively. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes wet under car/engine. not dripping at present. (2.1.5 (a))
brake pedal vibrated slightly when braking but no fault lights on, possible future fault, ok at time of test.
front half of exhaust showing some corrosion but solid at time of test.
fuel pipes in centre of car slightly loose/ clip insecure.
n/s/f windscreen washer slightly poor but reaches screen.
Power steering pipe/hose leaking pressure pipe from power steering pump leaking. reservoir nearly empty. (2.1.5 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to examine with wheels on. o/s/f inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but not excessively. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes wet under car/engine. not dripping at present. (2.1.5 (a))
brake pedal vibrated slightly when braking but no fault lights on, possible future fault, ok at time of test.
front half of exhaust showing some corrosion but solid at time of test.
fuel pipes in centre of car slightly loose/ clip insecure.
n/s/f windscreen washer slightly poor but reaches screen.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp around pump (2.1.5 (a))
both front abs reluctor rings corroded
engine steady bar bush worn
exhaust clamp corroded but secure at time of test
general corrosion to underside components
Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake bleed nipple leaking under pressure (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp around pump (2.1.5 (a))
both front abs reluctor rings corroded
engine steady bar bush worn
exhaust clamp corroded but secure at time of test
general corrosion to underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear tyres 2mm
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear cross brace has some corosion
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear cross brace has some corosion
chip to screen and both wiper blades spliting.both front tyres on limits.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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VK51 BSV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 BSV, 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 BSV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.
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