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OV51 TVL

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,115 mi
Last recorded82,115 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,115 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 82,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 77,448 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,678 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 75,645 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly cut on outer wall

Pass 21 Jan 2010 69,757 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 110,663 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 110,663 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 98,328 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 98,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 84,594 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 84,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 70,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 70,558 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 56,417 miles

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

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 TVL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV51 TVL?

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What year was OV51 TVL registered?

OV51 TVL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is OV51 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 TVL shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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