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WV51 HGL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,006 mi
Last recorded147,006 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 HGL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 147,006 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 147,006 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 140,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 130,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 128,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 127,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 126,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 126,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working un blocked during test (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 123,679 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2017 120,722 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 118,323 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 112,942 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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 112,942 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 1 Feb 2014 107,782 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 107,323 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 101,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 97,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 2 Aug 2010 90,185 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2010 90,185 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,691 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 83,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 77,512 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,270 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 39,694 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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WV51 HGL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WV51 HGL, 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 WV51 HGL registered?

WV51 HGL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WV51 HGL safe to buy?

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