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HV51 ZSG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,102 mi
Last recorded76,102 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,102 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 76,093 miles

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

Centre Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 62,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 62,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,332 miles

Battery insecure

side/rear windows tinted

slight grease lear from both cv boots

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,338 miles

Accident damage to front crossmember

side and rear windows tinted

sidewall cracks to n/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,147 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 43,080 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

accedent damage front cross member

radiator insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,865 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,910 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 ZSG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZSG, 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 ZSG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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