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HG51 FHN

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,703 mi
Last recorded98,703 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 FHN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 98,703 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 98,680 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear boot handle broken

rear wiper blade u/s

unable to check spare boot full

Pass 13 Mar 2008 84,037 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 83,877 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 73,827 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 71,488 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 55,937 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 55,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs slightly worn,pads getting low.

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 FHN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG51 FHN?

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What year was HG51 FHN registered?

HG51 FHN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is HG51 FHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 FHN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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