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WV51 HHW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,567 mi
Last recorded84,567 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 HHW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 84,567 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

Fail 29 Apr 2010 84,567 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 81,219 miles

cover missing from rear of offside headlamp

insecure gaiter on inner cv joint of offside drive shaft

Fail 28 Apr 2009 81,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

cover missing from rear of offside headlamp

insecure gaiter on inner cv joint of offside drive shaft

Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,994 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 71,953 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 71,953 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HHW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WV51 HHW, 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 HHW registered?

WV51 HHW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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