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OV51 BXP

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

67,707 mi
Last recorded67,707 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 67,707 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Poor starting

Fail 23 Jun 2026 67,707 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Lever missing (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Poor starting

Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 64,716 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Part missing from seat preventing adjustment (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Low/slow effort recorded nearside (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,664 miles

Carpet very wet

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 59,529 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Intermittently button sticks (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease slightly leaking by retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 13 May 2022 54,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 54,912 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 51,430 miles

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

Offside Rear door slightly hard to open from the outside

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 48,244 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 48,244 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 36,495 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,427 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 35,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 34,088 miles

Centre Rear cross member rotted through seriously weakend

Pass 20 Oct 2014 32,840 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 32,840 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,051 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 31,051 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,940 miles

Oil leak

advise osf disk rusty rear tye bar very rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2012 28,935 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

advise osf disk rusty rear tye bar very rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2011 26,616 miles

O/S/F brake disc rusty

Rear body tie bar rusty

Slight leak N/S CV gaiter

Pass 21 Oct 2010 24,149 miles

front brake disc rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,060 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 22,060 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,086 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,918 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,519 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 11,230 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 BXP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BXP, 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 BXP registered?

OV51 BXP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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