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HV51 ELX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,510 mi
Last recorded57,510 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 57,510 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 57,510 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 55,209 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 54,224 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

boot lid button missing but boot can still be opened/closed

Pass 24 Sep 2016 52,559 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 52,559 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,338 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,298 miles

n/s front tyre getting low on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,772 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,212 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,620 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,035 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,422 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front brake discs poor

Fail 16 Sep 2009 37,422 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

front brake discs poor

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,383 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 34,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,023 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 31,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,478 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 ELX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

HV51 ELX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is HV51 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 ELX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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