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HV51 UVN

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,185 mi
Last recorded126,185 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 126,185 miles

Nearside Front Excessive play in tie rod end

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted. seat belt has not been tested

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 126,185 miles

Nearside Front Excessive play in tie rod end

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted. seat belt has not been tested

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 122,245 miles

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

Nearside Front strut bearing slightly rough

Nearside Rear child seat fitted so unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front strut bearing slightly rough

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 116,924 miles

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

Oil leak

front windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers vision

Fail 10 Dec 2014 116,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers vision

Pass 16 Dec 2013 109,662 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

odometer reading different from initial test.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 137,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 129,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear propshaft coupling/damper badly worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 129,086 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear propshaft coupling/damper badly worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 123,070 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Dec 2010 114,991 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 114,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 99,395 miles

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 2 Dec 2009 99,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2009 98,926 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing correct inspection

underengine cover fitted not allowing full inpection

Fail 16 Jan 2009 98,784 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing correct inspection

underengine cover fitted not allowing full inpection

Pass 16 Jan 2008 92,811 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipe chaffing on engine cover

Pass 17 Jan 2007 88,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 88,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 88,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

ADVISE-PROPSHAFT REAR AXLE COUPLING JOINT DAMAGED/LOOSE/WORN TO EXCESS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 75,153 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack †slight play in o/s/f swivel

Fail 16 Jan 2006 75,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint. †slight play in o/s steering rack. †front tyres 3mm

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 UVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UVN, 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 UVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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