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OV51 BVY

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,950 mi
Last recorded103,950 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 BVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 103,950 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 103,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 101,406 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 95,425 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 89,900 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 82,620 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 82,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 75,559 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,750 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 67,745 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,962 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,537 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,393 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,488 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,762 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 42,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs worn / lipped / corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,484 miles

nearside rear wheel has a dented iner rim

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,866 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,660 miles

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge, but over 1.6mm in centre 75% of tread

offside front tyre worn bald on iner edge, but over 1.6mm in centre 75% of tread

Pass 30 Nov 2006 22,600 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 19,893 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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OV51 BVY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OV51 BVY, 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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OV51 BVY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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