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HV51 CAU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,651 mi
Last recorded125,651 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 CAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2016 125,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake discs starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot seal leaking gearbox oil

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

both number plate lenses missing

Pass 26 Aug 2015 114,421 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 105,915 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,354 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,916 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 71,672 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 71,672 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2010 65,841 miles

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 28 Aug 2010 65,841 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 19 Aug 2009 61,834 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,526 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 56,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 51,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,069 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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HV51 CAU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV51 CAU, 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 CAU registered?

HV51 CAU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HV51 CAU safe to buy?

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