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HV51 VHB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,818 mi
Last recorded57,818 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 VHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 57,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 57,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 55,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2016 55,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 53,952 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 53,060 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 51,929 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 50,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,630 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 48,630 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight wear front brake discs

Small cracks within rear tyre tread

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,255 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 44,248 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,209 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,395 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,955 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 VHB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

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

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