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MV51 HDH

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,878 mi
Last recorded74,878 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 HDH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,878 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 74,877 miles

Front suspension locking device ineffective n/s o/s pinchbolts to short not reaching nyloc portion of nuts (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,421 miles

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

corrosion to brake pipes

wishbone bushes perished

Fail 11 Sep 2015 70,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes

wishbone bushes perished

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,272 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,721 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,554 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,198 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,986 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 49,986 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,052 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,648 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 40,648 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,323 miles

battery insercure

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,580 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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MV51 HDH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MV51 HDH, 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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MV51 HDH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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