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HV51 ODC

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,664 mi
Last recorded75,664 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,664 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,727 miles

Exhaust mounting defective The rear exhaust rubber mountings are broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 74,727 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light is on (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working nearside & offside (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective The rear exhaust rubber mountings are broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The service light is on

Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,426 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 73,426 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside & offside outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 70,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Oct 2018 70,192 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 66,262 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,549 miles

Centre Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,510 miles

power steering leaking

Fail 14 Oct 2015 58,510 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag/serv light (5.4.2)

power steering leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

power steering pipe leaking on pump

service light on because airbag fault

Fail 22 Oct 2014 54,767 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

power steering pipe leaking on pump

service light on because airbag fault

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Oct 2013 51,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Oct 2012 47,707 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

airbag light on ( will fail next year )

service light on does not go out to airbag fault fixed

Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,707 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

airbag light on ( will fail next year )

service light on does not go out to airbag fault fixed

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,648 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

air intake hose required

serv light on

Fail 2 Nov 2011 44,648 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

air intake hose required

serv light on

Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 39,022 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 39,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,583 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre has multiple cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,236 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 28,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ODC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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