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OV51 BWA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,352 mi
Last recorded146,352 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 BWA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 146,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2014 146,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2013 135,588 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres and n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 25 Sep 2013 135,588 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres and n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2012 123,020 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 123,020 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 111,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2011 111,993 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 7 Oct 2010 99,615 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Oct 2009 87,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,581 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low and uneven (advised customer to replace in the near future).

Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,365 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,118 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 44,063 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 BWA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BWA, 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 BWA registered?

OV51 BWA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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The MOT history for OV51 BWA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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