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HX51 HVR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,984 mi
Last recorded89,984 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 HVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 89,984 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 87,815 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front spring rubbing plate for spring seat

Offside Front strut top bearing rough and play

Offside steering knuckle play

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 87,815 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front spring rubbing plate for spring seat

Offside Front strut top bearing rough and play

Offside steering knuckle play

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 86,147 miles

Rear tyres splitting

suspension springs corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2020 86,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres splitting

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

suspension springs corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,200 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit and splitting

Pass 28 Apr 2018 79,873 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 75,802 miles

front pads low

play engine stabiliser

Fail 29 Apr 2017 75,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low

play engine stabiliser

Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,430 miles

air bag lamp inop

Pass 29 Dec 2014 63,515 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag lamp inop

exhaust clamp bolt badly corroded

rear axle lateral bar corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,123 miles

air bag lamp blanked off

power steering pipe at pump seaping

rear suspenion lateral bar corroded heavily

Fail 2 Jan 2014 58,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp blanked off

power steering pipe at pump seaping

rear suspenion lateral bar corroded heavily

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,460 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,686 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,581 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 44,718 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,008 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 36,008 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,124 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 28,124 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing

O/S/F seat belt slightly frayed

O/S/F tyre worn close to limits

Plastic covers fitted on engine and undernaeth vehicle

Rear view mirror loose †

Pass 8 Sep 2005 21,890 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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HX51 HVR 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 73.9%.

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 HX51 HVR, 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 HX51 HVR registered?

HX51 HVR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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