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HK51 FMA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,859 mi
Last recorded156,859 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 FMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 156,859 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake pipe to n/s/r wheel cylinder rusty

lower gearbox mount worn

Fail 26 Nov 2016 156,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum damp with fluid

Oil leak ()

brake pipe to n/s/r wheel cylinder rusty

lower gearbox mount worn

Pass 3 Sep 2015 147,937 miles

anit roll bar bushes perrishing

brake disk corrosion

play lower arm bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2014 145,517 miles

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

offside front bind

Pass 19 Nov 2013 143,438 miles

slight bind in offside front brake

Pass 16 Jan 2013 139,807 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 139,807 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter seal leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2012 134,948 miles

Brake fluid reservoir wet

Gearbox oil leaks Nearside driveshaft seal area

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear brake imbalance 30%

Underside vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2012 134,939 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake fluid reservoir wet

Gearbox oil leaks Nearside driveshaft seal area

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear brake imbalance 30%

Underside vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 126,168 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 106,188 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 106,184 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 90,599 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 90,596 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 77,113 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 77,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,650 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 64,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2005 53,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 53,207 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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HK51 FMA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK51 FMA, 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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HK51 FMA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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