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HV51 BZC

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,132 mi
Last recorded80,132 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 BZC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,132 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 73,238 miles

nearside front and rear tyres edges worn

Fail 16 Sep 2016 73,238 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front and rear tyres edges worn

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,345 miles

child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

rear cross brace rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2015 66,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

rear cross brace rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,764 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,898 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2011 44,898 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2010 43,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside front has slight brake bind

offside rear has slight brake bind

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,185 miles

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

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

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside front has slight brake bind

offside rear has slight brake bind

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 22 Sep 2009 40,039 miles

Bolt on crossmember corroded

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in drivers seat

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,039 miles

Bolt on crossmember corroded

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in drivers seat

Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,020 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

rear subframe bolt on cross bar corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,072 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 32,072 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HV51 BZC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige 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 HV51 BZC, 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 HV51 BZC registered?

HV51 BZC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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