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HV51 JWE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,082 mi
Last recorded91,082 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,082 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 91,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,946 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,963 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,158 miles

adv offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Oct 2009 66,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

adv offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,461 miles

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

nearside rear offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2008 56,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2007 46,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,702 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 38,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 JWE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 JWE, 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 JWE registered?

HV51 JWE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 December 2001.

Is HV51 JWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 JWE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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