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HV51 WGY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,747 mi
Last recorded116,747 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 116,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine coolant level low

Pass 7 Oct 2017 106,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front seatbelt receiver casing missing

Fail 6 Oct 2017 106,355 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front seatbelt receiver casing missing

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,853 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside wiper split

Fail 3 Oct 2016 96,825 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside wiper split

Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,686 miles

both front seatbelt clasp casings missing

Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,895 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,693 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,519 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 70,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,842 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 58,334 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s and o/s front tyres outer edges cracked

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall split

Fail 31 Aug 2012 58,334 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s and o/s front tyres outer edges cracked

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall split

Fail 21 Nov 2011 52,086 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,086 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,460 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,697 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 44,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,168 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 42,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,814 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 33,457 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,940 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 WGY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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