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HV51 LCC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,233 mi
Last recorded165,233 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 LCC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 165,233 miles

Oil leak

rear axle beam bushes getting abit worn/ perished may need replacing soon

rear engine stedy bush bit worn

Fail 23 Nov 2012 165,226 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear axle beam bushes getting abit worn/ perished may need replacing soon

rear engine stedy bush bit worn

Pass 8 Nov 2011 160,615 miles

rear axle lateral bar corroded and rotten

Fail 3 Nov 2011 160,615 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

outer edges worn on n/s rear tyre

rear axle lateral bar corroded and rotten

Pass 29 Oct 2010 156,486 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 156,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 152,148 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 152,023 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 145,371 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 127,291 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 127,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 105,796 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 105,796 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 83,580 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 83,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 13 Sep 2005 82,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 LCC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LCC, 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 LCC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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