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HG51 LJO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,237 mi
Last recorded110,237 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 LJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 110,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

sat/nav on screen fuel tank surport strap rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2013 102,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside 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 21 Oct 2013 102,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 92,327 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn slightly on edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,327 miles

offside rear tyre worn slightly on edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,998 miles

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outside edge

Fail 4 Oct 2011 86,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outside edge

slight brake bind nearsde rear

Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,383 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 75,452 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 70,767 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,767 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,170 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 54,388 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 54,388 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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)

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 LJO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LJO, 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

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What year was HG51 LJO registered?

HG51 LJO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is HG51 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 LJO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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