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BV51 SSO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

114,420 mi
Last recorded114,420 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 SSO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 114,420 miles

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

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

Rear brace corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2021 114,402 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear brace corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 110,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 110,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 106,414 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

under tray hanging low

Fail 11 Sep 2019 106,404 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

under tray hanging low

Pass 7 Sep 2018 103,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 103,688 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 99,414 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 99,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,316 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 96,316 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to limit and out of shape...... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,565 miles

Nearside Front Adv nearside front fog lamp inop..........

Fail 21 Aug 2015 92,565 miles

Nearside Front Adv nearside front fog lamp inop..........

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing clear............ (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing clear.......... (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 88,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,602 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,485 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 84,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,534 miles

adv nearside rear tyre getting worn and poor condition....

adv tracking/ wheel alignment.......

Fail 16 Aug 2012 80,533 miles

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

adv nearside rear tyre getting worn and poor condition....

adv rear wiper blade split and poor condition.......

adv tracking/ wheel alignment.......

Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,245 miles

adv offside rear tyre worn low on tread and close to limits........

adv rear no plate getting poor condition......

Fail 18 Aug 2010 68,245 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv offside rear tyre worn low on tread and close to limits........

adv rear no plate getting poor condition......

Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,512 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 63,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,815 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,998 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 45,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 45,859 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 37,059 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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BV51 SSO 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 56.7%.

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 BV51 SSO, 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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BV51 SSO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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