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HV51 JVT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,848 mi
Last recorded96,848 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 96,848 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,044 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 87,044 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 79,365 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,759 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 64,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,001 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Nearside front tyre is starting to perish

Fail 28 Sep 2011 45,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc is worn and corroded on the inside face.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc is worn and corroded on the inside face.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 39,602 miles

Front disc pitted on inner face

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,602 miles

Front disc pitted on inner face

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,665 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Accessory Bar by Rear Subframe is corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,005 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 26,301 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,624 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 JVT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

HV51 JVT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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