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WV51 HYO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,663 mi
Last recorded152,663 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 152,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/60x15 ()

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

some front suspension corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 152,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/60x15 ()

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

some front suspension corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 143,728 miles

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Both front & n/s/r tyres tread edges, little low

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective GEARBOX ARM ()

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front No-plate is cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak Engine, little ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 131,712 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 131,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 122,292 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 122,292 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 122,183 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

unable to rotate offside front wheel.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 111,677 miles

o/s/f/ rrake disc corroding on inner face

Pass 14 Aug 2013 98,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Front tyres low tread

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,666 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 84,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,145 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 70,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs pitted and worn

offside rear bearing slightly rough

Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,311 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 62,311 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 57,290 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)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 57,289 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,297 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 42,297 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,671 miles

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 18 Aug 2005 23,737 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)

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 HYO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

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

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