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OV51 BVZ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,167 mi
Last recorded127,167 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 BVZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 127,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 123,180 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 123,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 116,386 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 109,065 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Cross Bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 103,493 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 97,870 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,533 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 87,746 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,746 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2012 76,255 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,491 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2011 70,491 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2010 64,394 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2009 58,655 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats

Pass 22 May 2008 52,069 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,589 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 46,562 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 BVZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVZ, 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 OV51 BVZ registered?

OV51 BVZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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