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HV51 EKP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,064 mi
Last recorded97,064 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs have surface rust

Fail 15 Apr 2014 92,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,489 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,761 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 87,616 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,735 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 82,735 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,869 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2011 77,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2009 74,323 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,512 miles

rear crossmember rail corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2008 72,512 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear crossmember rail corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 72,036 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 71,000 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 67,589 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 67,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 59,356 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 EKP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EKP, 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 EKP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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