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HV51 SHZ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,042 mi
Last recorded111,042 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 111,042 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 107,836 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,241 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 105,241 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 102,014 miles

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

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

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

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 3 Sep 2014 97,399 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,891 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 80,845 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 80,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,318 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 65,719 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 65,705 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,396 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 58,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 50,273 miles

spare tyre fitted to offside front

Pass 18 Nov 2006 49,251 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 40,949 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 SHZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

HV51 SHZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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