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HV51 OEC

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,393 mi
Last recorded59,393 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 59,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,791 miles

Nearside Front abs ring broke

Offside Rear child seat fitted at time of test

rear brake pipes have been greased

Fail 15 Nov 2016 56,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front abs ring broke

Offside Rear child seat fitted at time of test

rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 17 Nov 2015 55,793 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,330 miles

rear tyres sidewalls split

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,890 miles

centre rear body support corroided

cracking to both rear tyre walls

Fail 5 Nov 2013 52,890 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

centre rear body support corroided

cracking to both rear tyre walls

Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,962 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 50,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs corroided on inner face

Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,362 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls split

front discs corroded

lateral floor brace corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside number plate light dim

under vehicle rear bracing bar corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,611 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre small cracks on side wall

Pass 18 Nov 2008 39,700 miles

rear tie bar coroding

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 36,636 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air bag light on permanently

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,520 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 OEC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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