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WV51 HYU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,977 mi
Last recorded140,977 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 HYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 140,977 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 140,977 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 134,911 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 134,911 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 128,506 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres on 2.5 mm

Front brake pads worn low

Rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 128,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Front brake pads worn low

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 123,328 miles

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

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

O/S/F Steering rack end has excessive play

Pass 29 Oct 2014 118,630 miles

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

wet conditions

Pass 23 Oct 2013 115,489 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 110,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 110,525 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 105,569 miles

N/s washer jet part blocked

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 99,758 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 93,506 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 84,319 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 76,671 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 70,603 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 60,048 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 HYU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HYU, 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 HYU registered?

WV51 HYU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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The MOT history for WV51 HYU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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