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HG51 FGV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,391 mi
Last recorded151,391 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 FGV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 151,391 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 151,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 146,264 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 146,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 139,923 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 139,923 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 132,997 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 132,997 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 125,463 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 5 Nov 2012 125,463 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 15 Nov 2011 116,151 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 115,915 miles

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 102,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front discs poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2010 102,182 miles

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

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

both front discs poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2009 94,510 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 82,383 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 82,384 miles

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

bar infront of rear axel is liable to have bits fall off remove and resecure cables advised

Pass 19 Oct 2007 71,918 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 61,191 miles

Off side and near side front wipers starting nto deteriorate. †Brake pads not visible. †Oil leak from near side front inner c/v boot

Pass 18 Oct 2005 50,163 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 50,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre worn to approximately 2 to 3 mm

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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HG51 FGV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HG51 FGV, 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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HG51 FGV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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