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HV51 UWS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,940 mi
Last recorded95,940 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 95,940 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 95,813 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

1/ rear axle bar corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,655 miles

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

3. Nearside front cv gaiter starting to perish.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,803 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,917 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,222 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 81,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,559 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,340 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,620 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 73,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear tyre wearing uneven in tread

Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,393 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven in tread

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Jun 2010 68,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven in tread

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,289 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 59,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,508 miles

Both rear tyres approching wear limits

Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,920 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,700 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 17,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 17,655 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 UWS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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