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HV51 ZRG

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,653 mi
Last recorded121,653 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 121,653 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 121,653 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 113,967 miles

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

engine warning light stays on.

Fail 9 Oct 2010 113,967 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

engine warning light stays on.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 98,362 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 85,469 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 85,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 67,808 miles

engine management lamp illuminated †n/s/f tyre wear outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2006 67,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge †engine management lamp illuminated †after market front washer jets fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2005 47,415 miles

Nearside Front 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 ZRG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

HV51 ZRG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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