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HN51 FSJ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,769 mi
Last recorded62,769 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 FSJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 62,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 54,763 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box detereated

rear latural bar corroded

side wall damage to near side front tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2014 54,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box detereated

rear latural bar corroded

side wall damage to near side front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,366 miles

REAR EXHAUST DETERORATEING

Fail 12 Feb 2013 50,355 miles

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST DETERORATEING

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,690 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,632 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 43,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 40,927 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,208 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 38,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

osf tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,337 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 FSJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 FSJ, 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 FSJ registered?

HN51 FSJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is HN51 FSJ safe to buy?

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