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OV51 XHO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,321 mi
Last recorded94,321 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 XHO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,321 miles

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

front brake balance just within limits

nearside and offside front inner brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,218 miles

nearside rear inner sidelight bulb not working

Pass 4 May 2010 81,366 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 81,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 73,600 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2009 73,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2008 67,077 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 59,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 59,284 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,437 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 41,513 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 41,513 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2005 41,378 miles

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

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 XHO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XHO, 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 XHO registered?

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

Is OV51 XHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 XHO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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