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HG51 LZH

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,423 mi
Last recorded91,423 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 91,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 91,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 83,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres slightly perishing on outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre wearing/scrubbing on outer edge

offside front seat frame worn

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and bald on both edges

rear axle support bar corroded and holed

Fail 12 Jun 2013 83,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres slightly perishing on outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre wearing/scrubbing on outer edge

offside front seat frame worn

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and bald on both edges

rear axle support bar corroded and holed

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,259 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre worn low on edges of tread tyre worn low perishing on outer side wall

rear suspension cross bar corroded rust hole

Fail 8 Jun 2012 77,028 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre worn low on edges of tread tyre worn low perishing on outer side wall

rear suspension cross bar corroded rust hole

Pass 18 Jun 2011 66,194 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 18 Jun 2011 66,194 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,550 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 58,550 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 has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,748 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/rear wheel bearing slightly niosey

Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,697 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing rough.

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 LZH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LZH, 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 LZH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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