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MU51 HKV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,966 mi
Last recorded61,966 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 HKV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 61,966 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

damage upper screen

Pass 6 Jul 2018 61,543 miles

damage upper screen

Fail 6 Jul 2018 61,543 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

damage upper screen

Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,654 miles

crack upper screen

Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,641 miles

slight crack in top of screen out of swept area

Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,488 miles

Engine coolant bottle level low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 49,488 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine coolant bottle level low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,468 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlight bracket fractured but headlamp not insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,423 miles

both front brake discs corroded / deteriorated on inner faces

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,772 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,185 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 45,185 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,639 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,916 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 37,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,478 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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MU51 HKV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MU51 HKV, 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 MU51 HKV registered?

MU51 HKV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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