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WV51 HZL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,455 mi
Last recorded71,455 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 HZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 71,455 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,455 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,894 miles

offside rear tyre sides perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,214 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,031 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,400 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 34,400 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,338 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,260 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 14 Nov 2007 28,376 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 28,375 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,115 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 19,519 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 HZL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HZL, 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 HZL registered?

WV51 HZL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is WV51 HZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 HZL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV51 HZL have outstanding finance?

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