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GF51 HJN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

86,094 mi
Last recorded86,094 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 HJN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2015 86,094 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,590 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 79,590 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,119 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 73,119 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,335 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 66,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,646 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 58,645 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,856 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 41,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,980 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 38,977 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,425 miles

n/s/f washer jet blocked

Fail 17 Sep 2007 34,425 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f washer jet blocked

Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,787 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 29,787 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 24,975 miles

Nearside 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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GF51 HJN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GF51 HJN, 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 GF51 HJN registered?

GF51 HJN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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