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H5 PLB

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,877 mi
Last recorded117,877 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 PLB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 117,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery loose

handbrake lever mountin loose but operates ok

o/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2014 117,877 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery loose

handbrake lever mountin loose but operates ok

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,126 miles

bottom engine stabiliser arm bush worn

offside rear tyre worn out of shape and perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2012 88,995 miles

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

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

o/side rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,992 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 78,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner shoulder

trace of gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,507 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,257 miles

XXX FLAT SPOT N/S/R TYRE XXX

Fail 15 Jul 2009 55,257 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

XXX FLAT SPOT N/S/R TYRE XXX

Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,571 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,068 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 39,068 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,127 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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H5 PLB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H5 PLB, 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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H5 PLB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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