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HX51 HVV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,461 mi
Last recorded70,461 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 HVV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

REAR CROSS BAR CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 70,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

REAR CROSS BAR CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 65,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear suport bar corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,592 miles

rear suport bar corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,599 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,949 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 56,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,223 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 51,967 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,917 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,172 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 41,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 33,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,819 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 25,722 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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HX51 HVV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red 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 HX51 HVV, 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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HX51 HVV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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