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HV51 VGK

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,095 mi
Last recorded85,095 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 VGK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 85,095 miles

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch poor repair

Pass 13 Sep 2023 83,605 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 81,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear outer arch corroded.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 78,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear outer sill soft/ enlarged hole no corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,736 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,255 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,175 miles

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill by (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 60,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill by (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,797 miles

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

Nearside front ABS ring corroded

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

Offside front ABS ring corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 56,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front ABS ring corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front ABS ring corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,905 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,286 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,309 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,985 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 31,976 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,106 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,101 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 VGK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV51 VGK registered?

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

Is HV51 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 VGK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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