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HV51 VHH

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,179 mi
Last recorded101,179 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 VHH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 101,179 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 95,408 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 95,408 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play on lower gearbox mount bush

Fail 26 Aug 2020 91,647 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play on lower gearbox mount bush

Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play on lower gearbox mount rubber

Fail 23 Aug 2019 88,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play on lower gearbox mount rubber

Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,914 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 84,914 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 81,360 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 81,359 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 78,516 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 78,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (3.4.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,371 miles

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

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2015 75,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,243 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,231 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,727 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,914 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,221 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,596 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,688 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 26,577 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 VHH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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