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HV51 WKK

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,458 mi
Last recorded165,458 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 WKK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 165,458 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 165,456 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 158,850 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 152,061 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 152,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 146,961 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 141,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 133,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 124,354 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 117,299 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 117,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 114,633 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 107,653 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 99,805 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 99,805 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,665 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brakes slightly binding

rear suspension bar heavily corodded

Fail 4 Sep 2009 88,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brakes slightly binding

rear suspension bar heavily corodded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,152 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 74,152 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both/rear/tyres/have/small/cracks/on/sidewalls slight/front/brake/unbalance

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,857 miles

resecure/o/side/front/cv/gaiter †slight/brake/bind/at/n/side/rear/wheel †slight/front/brake/unbalance

Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,224 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 WKK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WKK, 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 WKK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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