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HG51 FKL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

106,409 mi
Last recorded106,409 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 FKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 106,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine stabilizer bar worn.

Fail 11 Dec 2023 106,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine stabilizer bar worn.

Pass 12 Dec 2022 105,580 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close and very heavily worn on outside edge,cords almost exposed 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

unable to open tailgate

Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,790 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 103,790 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 101,784 miles

Front n/s and o/s headlight lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 99,193 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 99,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,329 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 95,186 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 95,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brakes applied (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,423 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 92,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,443 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 88,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,071 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 83,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Oct 2012 77,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2011 70,775 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,306 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,805 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2007 44,063 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,063 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,049 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 39,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Spare tyre defective

steel wheel nearside rear

Pass 14 Oct 2005 33,943 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nail in tyre

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 FKL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FKL, 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 FKL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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