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HV51 SVK

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,314 mi
Last recorded112,314 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 112,314 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 112,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 107,191 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 107,170 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 103,004 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 102,940 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,374 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,019 miles

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

rear transverse bar badly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 89,019 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

rear transverse bar badly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,801 miles

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

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Fail 25 Oct 2011 84,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r door not opening from outside

Fail 21 Oct 2010 70,245 miles

Advise washer jets require cleaning.

Advise wheel alignment check.

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,245 miles

Advise washer jets require cleaning.

Advise wheel alignment check.

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 27 Oct 2009 57,943 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,741 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,033 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,561 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 SVK 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 64.7%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

HV51 SVK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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