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HV51 LCZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,004 mi
Last recorded109,004 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 109,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 102,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 102,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 94,697 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2011 94,697 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2010 86,190 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 86,190 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 76,987 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 76,889 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 67,178 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 58,435 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,614 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 44,656 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 LCZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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