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BG51 OER

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

110,021 mi
Last recorded110,021 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 OER
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 110,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 108,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 106,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 106,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,334 miles

Nearside Rear inner bumper panel corroded by chassis leg

Offside door mirror damaged but taped together

Fail 6 Jan 2022 104,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner bumper panel corroded by chassis leg

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror damaged but taped together

Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,122 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 102,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens broke (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

noise reduction bar rotted away

Pass 28 May 2019 97,688 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 94,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear backbox tail pipe (7.1.2)

drivers seatbelt twisted but does retract

rear bracket excessively corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 94,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear backbox tail pipe (7.1.2)

drivers seatbelt twisted but does retract

rear bracket excessively corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 91,191 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 10 May 2017 91,191 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 25 May 2016 88,141 miles

air con pipe broken under bonnet

Fail 25 May 2016 88,141 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

air con pipe broken under bonnet

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,983 miles

NOISE REDUCTION BAR ACROSS REAR AXLE CORRODED AWAY. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,983 miles

NOISE REDUCTION BAR ACROSS REAR AXLE CORRODED AWAY. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2014 81,076 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle accoustic bar corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 81,040 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle accoustic bar corroded

offside front seatbelt twisted and has restricting clip fitted

Pass 21 May 2013 76,900 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2012 72,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 69,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2011 69,042 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2010 64,059 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 64,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 57,354 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,259 miles

slight noise in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,922 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,612 miles

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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BG51 OER is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 BG51 OER, 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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BG51 OER is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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