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OV51 BWE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,988 mi
Last recorded82,988 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 BWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,283 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,543 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 61,333 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,387 miles

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

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

front brake discs deteriorating on inside surfaces

Fail 13 Sep 2010 56,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front brake discs deteriorating on inside surfaces

rear axle stabilizer bar in front of rear axle corroded

rear tyres showing wear on outer edges

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front brake discs deteriorating on inside surfaces

rear axle stabilizer bar in front of rear axle corroded

rear tyres showing wear on outer edges

Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2009 53,868 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

coolant and engine oil levels low

tyres under inflated

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,698 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres showing wear on outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,444 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,660 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition on inside surfaces

Pass 26 Sep 2005 24,265 miles

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

rear tyres perished in tread

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 BWE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BWE, 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 BWE registered?

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

Is OV51 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 BWE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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