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HV51 ODT

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,805 mi
Last recorded146,805 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 ODT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 146,805 miles

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

secondary fuel strap bar corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 143,619 miles

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

fuel tank bar corroded

slight oil leak from nearside inner driveshaft seal

Fail 25 Aug 2017 143,619 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fuel tank bar corroded

slight oil leak from nearside inner driveshaft seal

Pass 15 Aug 2016 136,739 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tank support bar corroded. tank is still adequately supported

Fail 15 Aug 2016 136,739 miles

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

rear tank support bar corroded. tank is still adequately supported

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 130,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot button missing

fuel tank support bar corroded, tank still supported

Pass 21 Aug 2014 124,385 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coolant level below minimum

rear fuel tank support beam corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 116,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,029 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 106,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 105,510 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

metal in offside rear tyre

nearside rear inner alloy wheel rim damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

rear support bar corroding in areas

strong advise both front brakes juddering

Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,640 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,898 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 82,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 68,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,631 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 56,946 miles

All tyres wearing edges.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Minor body damage.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,946 miles

All tyres wearing edges.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Minor body damage.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,661 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,960 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 ODT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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