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HV51 UVR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

11,304 mi
Last recorded11,304 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 UVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 11,304 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 11,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 99,461 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 99,461 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jan 2009 85,322 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 76,145 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 76,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Nov 2007 75,661 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2006 64,787 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 64,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 54,806 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 UVR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

HV51 UVR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is HV51 UVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 UVR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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