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HV51 UUT

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,279 mi
Last recorded116,279 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 UUT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2017 116,279 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front damage to registration plate

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front uneven wear to tyre outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 111,291 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 111,291 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,075 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 105,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 105,032 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs badly worn on inner faces

g/box stabilizer rubber broken away

n/s/r outer tyre wall perished

Pass 18 Dec 2013 98,999 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 6 Dec 2013 98,996 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,214 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre tread low on edges

offside front tyre tread low on edges

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 30 Nov 2012 88,214 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre tread low on edges

offside front tyre tread low on edges

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 20 Oct 2011 81,998 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2011 81,998 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2010 78,366 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 73,226 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s and o/s front lower lamps glass damaged

o/s rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2009 73,226 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s front lower lamps glass damaged

o/s rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 5 Nov 2008 67,634 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 67,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

front and rear number plate in poor visible condition

front brake discs slightly distorted

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter leaking oil

Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,442 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,974 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 52,974 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 UUT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UUT, 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 UUT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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