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HF51 DUA

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,736 mi
Last recorded105,736 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 DUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 105,736 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 105,719 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 May 2016 100,023 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,385 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 91,385 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,883 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 86,883 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 74,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,696 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,651 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 74,651 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,401 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,670 miles

nail in near side front tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2010 66,670 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nail in near side front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,529 miles

o/s front fog lamp glass cracked.

small nails in n/s front & o/s rear tyre treads.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 62,529 miles

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

o/s front fog lamp glass cracked.

small nails in n/s front & o/s rear tyre treads.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,023 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,275 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 45,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 37,319 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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HF51 DUA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HF51 DUA, 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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HF51 DUA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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