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HN51 GJF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

170,303 mi
Last recorded170,303 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 GJF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 170,303 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 170,299 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 149,799 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 149,798 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 134,327 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both front tyres 3mm

cut o/s/r tyre but not yet to fail criteria but very close.Advise replacing soon for safety

exhaust has play on centre clamp but still secure.Would advise replacing for a better fit

fuel filter at rear lower of engine has pipes held on with cable ties but not leaking.Would advise using correct clips which are still loose on the pipe

fuel tank damp-possable leak if filled up.Advise checking as not able to find fault at time of test

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Apr 2015 134,249 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both front tyres 3mm

cut o/s/r tyre but not yet to fail criteria but very close.Advise replacing soon for safety

exhaust has play on centre clamp but still secure.Would advise replacing for a better fit

fuel filter at rear lower of engine has pipes held on with cable ties but not leaking.Would advise using correct clips which are still loose on the pipe

fuel tank damp-possable leak if filled up.Advise checking as not able to find fault at time of test

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Apr 2014 119,793 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 119,793 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 105,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 105,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 91,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

anti vibration support bar seriosly corroded

nsf wiper split

osf wiper split

Fail 16 Dec 2011 91,481 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

anti vibration support bar seriosly corroded

nsf wiper split

nsr tyre slightly soft

osf wiper split

Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,769 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Rear lateral modification bar corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 64,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 59,445 miles

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

Nearside rear brakes slower to operate than offside rear brakes. Cambelt renewal declined.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,528 miles

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

wiring suport bar at rear coroded through

Fail 12 Oct 2007 52,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiring suport bar at rear coroded through

Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,149 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 GJF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GJF, 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 GJF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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