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HN51 CHK

2001 Renault Megane

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,273 mi
Last recorded99,273 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,273 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 99,109 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 89,088 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 82,008 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 82,008 miles

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

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

niose from n/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,838 miles

Front Brake discs worn and corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,564 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 73,564 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,045 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,074 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,636 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 CHK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CHK, 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 CHK registered?

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

Is HN51 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 CHK shows 12 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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