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HV51 WBM

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,636 mi
Last recorded80,636 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 WBM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,636 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,314 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2016 78,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball join (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,362 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blades are worn

Fail 17 Jul 2015 75,362 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blades are worn

Pass 19 Jul 2014 73,128 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,999 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 62,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper starting to split

rear wiper blade unservicable

Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,775 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper starting to split

rear wiper blade unservicable

Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,817 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,042 miles

rear suspension support bar corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2009 56,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension support bar corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,716 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 44,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,059 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,512 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 WBM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBM, 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 WBM registered?

HV51 WBM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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