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HG51 FJO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,119 mi
Last recorded97,119 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 FJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 97,119 miles

cat rattling

off side front tyre on 1.6mm

unable to open both rear doors from outside

Fail 2 Oct 2009 97,102 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cat rattling

off side front tyre on 1.6mm

unable to open both rear doors from outside

Pass 2 Oct 2008 86,954 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Oct 2008 86,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Sep 2007 84,919 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 84,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 90,930 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 65,728 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

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 FJO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green 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 FJO, 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 HG51 FJO registered?

HG51 FJO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is HG51 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 FJO 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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