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HV51 UTC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,875 mi
Last recorded164,875 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 UTC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 164,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 163,058 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 163,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 156,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heavy corrosion to rear chassis suport bar,

heavy damage to n/s front tyre side wall

Fail 2 Jul 2013 156,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heavy corrosion to rear chassis suport bar,

heavy damage to n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 19 Jun 2012 149,576 miles

Centre stoplight inoperative.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Rear crossmember corroded.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 149,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre stoplight inoperative.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside rear inner sidelight inoperative.

Rear crossmember corroded.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 139,540 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle cross bar rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2010 126,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jun 2010 126,369 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2009 113,023 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 113,023 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 102,242 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 102,242 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 94,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 81,191 miles

Both front tyres worn on egdes.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 65,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 UTC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 UTC, 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 UTC registered?

HV51 UTC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is HV51 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 UTC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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