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OV51 TTU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 TTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016
Fail 1 Dec 2016

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015
Fail 1 Dec 2015

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 103,032 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine k light staying on

Fail 30 Nov 2011 83,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine k light staying on

Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine k light staying on

Pass 8 Nov 2010 77,336 miles

engine k light staying on

Fail 8 Nov 2010 77,336 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine k light staying on

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,185 miles

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

engine k light staying on

near side wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,171 miles

engine k light staying on

near side front brake pads low 2/3000 miles max

Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,183 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,492 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 37,190 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 37,190 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 TTU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TTU, 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 TTU registered?

OV51 TTU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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