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HF51 LMM

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,377 mi
Last recorded130,377 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 LMM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 130,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 130,377 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 130,361 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 107,587 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 100,886 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,648 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 92,648 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 90,102 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 90,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,203 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,047 miles

both front tyres edges worn (close to limit)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,892 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,574 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 60,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,805 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 51,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,724 miles

two child seats fitted in rear of car

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 LMM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LMM, 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 LMM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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