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OV51 VHO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,466 mi
Last recorded105,466 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

osr tyre worn low

Fail 4 Oct 2010 105,466 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

osr tyre worn low

Pass 1 Oct 2009 91,956 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 91,956 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 80,194 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,506 miles

both rear tyres perish and worn.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 57,429 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 45,465 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 45,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VHO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

OV51 VHO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is OV51 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 VHO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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