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HN51 CEF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,791 mi
Last recorded99,791 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 CEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,791 miles

Central non load bearing cross member badly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 99,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Central non load bearing cross member badly corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 97,462 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 93,645 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 87,240 miles

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

off side rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 9 May 2014 81,890 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 79,552 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 78,533 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,533 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 71,829 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 71,829 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jul 2010 69,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2009 68,027 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 68,027 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,282 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 67,282 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 64,308 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 59,770 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 59,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 4 May 2006 58,057 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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HN51 CEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN51 CEF, 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 HN51 CEF registered?

HN51 CEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HN51 CEF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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