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HN51 CFL

2001 Renault Megane

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,948 mi
Last recorded142,948 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 CFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 142,948 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 138,915 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 125,002 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 125,355 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2012 108,201 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2012 108,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 96,609 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 14 Jun 2011 96,601 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2010 85,649 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake pipe to flexy corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 75,986 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 75,983 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 65,956 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 65,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,769 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 42,613 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front wing

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 CFL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CFL, 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 CFL registered?

HN51 CFL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HN51 CFL shows 15 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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