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HV51 UTM

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

68,325 mi
Last recorded68,325 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 68,325 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 68,173 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bushings worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm. 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2025 61,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule + offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

general surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 14 May 2024 58,268 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside and Offside Front D-Bush clamps (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 May 2024 58,265 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside and Offside Front D-Bush clamps (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 55,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

general corrosion/surface rust to whole underside, including brakes, steering, suspension components

windscreen wipers suspect, slow in operation

Fail 5 May 2023 55,443 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

general corrosion/surface rust to whole underside, including brakes, steering, suspension components

windscreen wipers suspect, slow in operation

Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,386 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 55,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 55,103 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion on rear axle. front suspension arms and rear suspension components

Fail 24 Sep 2018 54,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion on rear axle. front suspension arms and rear suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,554 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 54,554 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,186 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 54,186 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,803 miles

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

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

Rear cross bar corroded and holed

Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,106 miles

both front disc inner faces have surface corrosion

rear axle crossbar corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,022 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 52,022 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,926 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 48,018 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,018 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,836 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 45,836 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc's heavily pitted

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,222 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 41,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 40,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,129 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,410 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 32,384 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)

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 UTM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 UTM, 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 UTM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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