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HV51 ZZL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,305 mi
Last recorded73,305 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 73,305 miles

Auxillary/power steering belt is deteriorated

Drivers door mirror slightly discoloured

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level on minimum

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

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 May 2014 73,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Auxillary/power steering belt is deteriorated

Drivers door mirror slightly discoloured

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level on minimum

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

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2013 67,900 miles

N/S/F Wiper blade split.

O/S/R Tyre in poor condition cracking to tread.

Fail 10 May 2013 67,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F Wiper blade split.

O/S/R Tyre in poor condition cracking to tread.

Pass 28 May 2012 63,315 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 60,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 60,025 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 52,877 miles

Under engine cover fitted

Fail 22 May 2010 52,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,469 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 36,365 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 36,363 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 30,380 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 23,989 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 23,989 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 ZZL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZZL, 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 ZZL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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