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HV51 ELC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

131,319 mi
Last recorded131,319 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 131,319 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 131,319 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 126,975 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level brake light inop .rear lateral crossing under floorpan corroded through .

Fail 19 Feb 2015 126,975 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level brake light inop .rear lateral crossing under floorpan corroded through .

Pass 25 Jan 2014 125,445 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 125,445 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 122,268 miles

offside and nearside front a.b.s rings coroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 122,268 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside and nearside front a.b.s rings coroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 118,443 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn inner and outer tread

Fail 5 Jan 2012 118,443 miles

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

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

advise front wheel alignment

advise nearside front tyre worn inner and outer tread

Fail 10 Jan 2011 114,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 114,426 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 111,930 miles

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

advise rear suspension bar corroded and split

Pass 14 Jan 2010 111,930 miles

advise rear suspension bar corroded and split

Fail 12 Jan 2009 107,778 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 107,778 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 102,575 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 90,742 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 90,742 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 78,758 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 78,754 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 ELC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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