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OV51 BWP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,801 mi
Last recorded120,801 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 117,574 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 117,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 114,979 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 114,978 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 112,006 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 109,038 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 109,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,019 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 108,019 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 107,365 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 107,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 106,493 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 105,227 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 103,749 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 103,749 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 93,643 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer door handle not working

Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,643 miles

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

n/s/r outer door handle not working

Pass 15 Jan 2010 85,201 miles

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

n/s/r outer door handle not working

under tank cross member corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2009 76,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 66,832 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 66,832 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 59,089 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 49,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 49,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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 BWP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OV51 BWP, 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 BWP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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