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HK51 GMV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,437 mi
Last recorded82,437 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 GMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 82,437 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 82,437 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,582 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 76,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,222 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 69,222 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 60,022 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

door mirror has slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,022 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

door mirror has slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,514 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 54,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 47,682 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 46,800 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 46,800 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 41,226 miles

slight oil leak.

spare wheel rim damaged.

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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HK51 GMV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HK51 GMV, 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 HK51 GMV registered?

HK51 GMV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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