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BT51 OPA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,381 mi
Last recorded100,381 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 OPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 100,381 miles

Front brake discs rusty and poor

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,985 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has cracks

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

Rear Axle support bar corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,456 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt insercure (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 91,456 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt insercure (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front body damage

oil leak

rear support beam corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 86,709 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front body damage

oil leak

rear support beam corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,079 miles

c.v boots poor

underside of car rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2014 82,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

c.v boots poor

underside of car rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,715 miles

play in wheels

suspension rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2013 72,705 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant bottle low suspect thermosat housing

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

Wipers spilt

Pass 14 May 2012 67,018 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,219 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,497 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear door does not open

Fail 22 Apr 2008 58,497 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear door does not open

Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,430 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r door wont open from outside

Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,126 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

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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BT51 OPA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT51 OPA, 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 BT51 OPA registered?

BT51 OPA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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