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HJ51 WVR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,569 mi
Last recorded68,569 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 WVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,569 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 68,569 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,087 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 63,911 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 57,114 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 57,114 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 53,132 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear axle brace rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,132 miles

rear axle brace rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,811 miles

both rear tyres perishing

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 50,811 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,989 miles

both rear tyres perishing

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,702 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 44,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,908 miles

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,734 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 31,636 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 27,720 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn low

Fail 30 Dec 2006 27,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Dec 2005 21,139 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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HJ51 WVR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HJ51 WVR, 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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HJ51 WVR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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