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HV51 WCG

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,290 mi
Last recorded78,290 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,290 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 18 Jul 2016 78,289 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at mid section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at mid section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,299 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 69,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,326 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 62,326 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,756 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 58,756 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,468 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 56,465 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,302 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,835 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 49,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,733 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 46,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,614 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,451 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 36,449 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 30,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,881 miles

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)

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 WCG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WCG, 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 WCG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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