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OV51 JWA

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,446 mi
Last recorded100,446 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 JWA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,446 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 100,391 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 100,390 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 95,175 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 95,163 miles

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

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

Oil leak

lower engine anti-torque rod bush deteriorated allowing movement.

rear exhaust mounting detriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,097 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 90,089 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 85,392 miles

front brake discs corroded.n/s/f c.v.joint noisey.n/s/r tyre low on tread and flat spots.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,581 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 79,581 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,998 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer very rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2008 73,998 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer very rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2007 65,186 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,221 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 59,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 50,732 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 JWA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JWA, 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 JWA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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