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HV51 DAD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,170 mi
Last recorded45,170 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 DAD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 45,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 37,781 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 29,578 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 20,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft cv boot seeping grease

Fail 7 Sep 2022 20,336 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft cv boot seeping grease

Pass 21 Sep 2021 13,786 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 11,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 11,441 miles

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2017 11,412 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 11,377 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 11,375 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 11,344 miles

washers slow to operate

Pass 20 Nov 2013 10,969 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 10,952 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 10,515 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 10,095 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 9,635 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 9,140 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 8,657 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 8,187 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 7,703 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 7,275 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 DAD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DAD, 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 DAD registered?

HV51 DAD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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The MOT history for HV51 DAD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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