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HN51 CWY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,811 mi
Last recorded146,811 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 CWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 146,811 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 146,575 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 134,314 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 134,314 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 122,335 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 110,457 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 18 Jun 2014 110,455 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 11 Jun 2014 110,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 105,161 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 105,161 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,731 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

major oil leak

nearside outer front constant velocity joint gaiter seeping grease but does not appear to be excessivley damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2012 99,663 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

major oil leak

nearside outer front constant velocity joint gaiter seeping grease but does not appear to be excessivley damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2011 89,307 miles

nearside outer cv boot seeping grease

offside front brake hose is slightly twisted causing it to come into close contact of tyre when on full lock

Fail 18 Jun 2011 89,266 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside outer cv boot seeping grease

offside front brake hose is slightly twisted causing it to come into close contact of tyre when on full lock

Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,117 miles

front disc slightly worn

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 19 Jun 2010 80,117 miles

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

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

front disc slightly worn

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 27 Jun 2009 69,286 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 5 Jul 2008 57,481 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,317 miles

both front tyres wearing om outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2006 354,822 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 CWY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 HN51 CWY, 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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HN51 CWY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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