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HV51 WDO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,650 mi
Last recorded101,650 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 WDO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 101,650 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 91,345 miles

Both rear tyres worn out of shape and cracking between tread

Front brakes showing distortion

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 91,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn out of shape and cracking between tread

Front brakes showing distortion

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2008 88,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre perished on inner wall

rear suspension bracing bar corroding away

Pass 4 May 2008 88,057 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on inner wall

rear suspension bracing bar corroding away

Pass 20 Feb 2007 76,866 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 76,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 67,888 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 WDO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WDO, 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 WDO registered?

HV51 WDO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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