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BP51 ULO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,796 mi
Last recorded168,796 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 ULO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 168,796 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 168,754 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Bar broke (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 166,582 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 166,582 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 164,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 161,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 161,575 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 157,155 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 157,155 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 157,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst to middle box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap temporary type that does not lock into position (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 152,933 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 152,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 148,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 148,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also has nail in (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 144,154 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2018 144,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 133,302 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 133,302 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 121,970 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat insecure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 121,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat insecure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 110,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2015 110,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 102,422 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,862 miles

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

deterioration in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2013 86,862 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

deterioration in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,958 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 77,958 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 67,952 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,038 miles

rear support cross rail corrosion

water leak from thermostat housing

Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,680 miles

Coolant leak

rear cross rail corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2009 63,680 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

rear cross rail corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,509 miles

rear support rail corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2008 62,509 miles

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

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

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

rear support rail corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2007 61,198 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 57,318 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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BP51 ULO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BP51 ULO, 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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BP51 ULO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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