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WV51 HKN

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,877 mi
Last recorded75,877 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 HKN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,877 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

different wheels fitted on front

Fail 24 Apr 2013 75,877 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in front tyre

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Spare tyre defective

different wheels fitted on front

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,540 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 71,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,561 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 63,561 miles

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

advise wear front brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,294 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,724 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 47,724 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,735 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,924 miles

rear body stabalizer bar correded

Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,089 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

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 HKN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HKN, 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 HKN registered?

WV51 HKN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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