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HG51 LWU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,475 mi
Last recorded74,475 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 LWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,475 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 74,367 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,523 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 67,523 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 65,166 miles

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 anti vibration bar corroded away

o/s/f wiper blade leaving screen slightly smeary

Fail 6 Nov 2014 65,166 miles

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

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 anti vibration bar corroded away

o/s/f wiper blade leaving screen slightly smeary

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,252 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear anti-vibration bar excessively corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,844 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear stay bar rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,520 miles

rear stay bar rusted

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 15 Nov 2011 54,520 miles

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

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

rear stay bar rusted

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,370 miles

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

Nearside front driveshaft gaitor clip broken - new clip fitted during test

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,534 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 41,534 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,210 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,324 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,393 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 32,734 miles

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 LWU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

HG51 LWU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 December 2001.

Is HG51 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 LWU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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