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HV51 EKZ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,146 mi
Last recorded122,146 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 122,146 miles

Central Rear HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Front FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

RADIATOR LEAKING

REAR BOOT RELEASE BUTTON MISSING

SUSPECT WATER PUMP LEAKING

Fail 16 May 2017 122,146 miles

Central Rear HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Front FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

RADIATOR LEAKING

REAR BOOT RELEASE BUTTON MISSING

SUSPECT WATER PUMP LEAKING

Pass 20 May 2016 111,869 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 111,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 103,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 103,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,535 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 82,437 miles

n/s front tyre damaged

Fail 1 May 2013 82,437 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2011 76,039 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 73,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,288 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 67,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 3 Oct 2008 55,008 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 55,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 28,966 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 EKZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EKZ, 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 EKZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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