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HN51 JVZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

41,831 mi
Last recorded41,831 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 JVZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 41,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 40,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 40,723 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 40,124 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 40,124 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 40,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,980 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 6 Oct 2020 39,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to wear indicators

Fail 11 Oct 2019 38,135 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 13 Oct 2018 33,896 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 33,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,163 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone arm (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 33,163 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone arm (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,372 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 32,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MOTOR NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,541 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 30,387 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,996 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,387 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,916 miles

front number plate deteriorating

front suspension noisy

Fail 26 Sep 2011 25,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate deteriorating

front suspension noisy

Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,258 miles

Front number plate discolouring

N/S/R light lens cracked

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Damage to N/S/R wing

Front discs lipped

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,936 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,922 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,743 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 15,119 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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HN51 JVZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HN51 JVZ, 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 HN51 JVZ registered?

HN51 JVZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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