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HV51 MXL

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,848 mi
Last recorded133,848 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 MXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 133,848 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 133,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 133,828 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 129,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 129,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 110,258 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 110,229 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

water leak from radiator

Pass 29 Jun 2019 109,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 107,636 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 105,854 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 103,681 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 101,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,526 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 97,601 miles

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

Coolant filler cap missing.

Front brake disks hevely corroded on inner faces.

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,055 miles

Front brake disks corroded on faces.

Near side front outer drive shaft gaiter tie insecure but gaiter still working ok.

Slight brake judder from front brakes.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 93,563 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 23 Jun 2010 86,118 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 86,118 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 82,868 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 82,838 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

engine noise

Pass 21 Aug 2008 71,337 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 70,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 58,422 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,422 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,833 miles

Both front tyres wearing at edges.

Fail 6 Sep 2005 31,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 31,975 miles

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

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 MXL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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