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HN51 CZC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,720 mi
Last recorded129,720 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2015 129,720 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Feb 2015 129,720 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jul 2013 129,702 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on the edges

Fail 18 Jun 2013 129,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre scrubbing off edges

offside rear tyre worn low,cracking+nail in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2012 119,154 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 119,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine mount worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 109,284 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 109,020 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2010 96,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mounting has excess play

Fail 10 Feb 2010 96,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mounting has excess play

Pass 25 Sep 2009 93,912 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 82,055 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,832 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 59,745 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 CZC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CZC, 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 CZC registered?

HN51 CZC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HN51 CZC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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