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HV51 EKG

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,363 mi
Last recorded92,363 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 EKG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 92,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,098 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 91,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 88,871 miles

nsf tyre perished & cracking

nsr tyre perished & cut inner wall

Fail 19 Jun 2013 88,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre perished & cracking

nsr tyre perished & cut inner wall

Pass 20 Jun 2012 85,852 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2012 85,830 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,013 miles

advise both front wiper blades starting to deteriate

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,023 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,754 miles

advise slight fluffing on n/s/r + o/s/r seat belts

Fail 17 Jun 2009 73,751 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise slight fluffing on n/s/r + o/s/r seat belts

Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,723 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 68,117 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 68,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 63,837 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 60,519 miles

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

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

advise condition front wiper blades

advise front brake pads worn low

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 EKG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EKG, 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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HV51 EKG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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