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HV51 RRO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,850 mi
Last recorded125,850 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 RRO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2017 125,850 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 May 2015 114,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

movement in seat backs

Pass 23 May 2015 114,910 miles

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

movement in seat backs

Pass 15 May 2014 99,777 miles

O/S/F window taped shut

O/S/R tyre has cracking

Pass 31 May 2013 92,048 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 92,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 83,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 83,242 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 76,688 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,336 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 69,336 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 59,842 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 39,416 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 36,042 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 RRO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red 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 RRO, 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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What year was HV51 RRO registered?

HV51 RRO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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