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HV51 FLE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,721 mi
Last recorded91,721 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,721 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 89,662 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 87,257 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,977 miles

advise centre brake lamp inoperative

Pass 25 Jun 2012 82,338 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 82,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,464 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 78,464 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,833 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 73,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,121 miles

CENTRE SEAT BELT JAMMED BEHIND REAR PANEL

Fail 20 Jun 2009 61,121 miles

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

CENTRE SEAT BELT JAMMED BEHIND REAR PANEL

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,317 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 43,810 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 43,810 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

baby seat fitted to o/s/r seat. seat belt not tested

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,011 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 34,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre as flat spots also nail in tyre [not repairable].

offside front tyre depth at 2mm

offside indicator dicolouring

slight oil leak nearside inner drive shaft boot

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 FLE 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 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 FLE, 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 FLE registered?

HV51 FLE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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The MOT history for HV51 FLE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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