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HN51 GKL

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,768 mi
Last recorded112,768 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 GKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 112,768 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 112,767 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested main beam will not switch off (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 110,113 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 108,179 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 105,342 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 105,342 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 101,322 miles

Front Wind screen washer will need attention

Oil leak from gear box

Fail 16 Oct 2015 101,322 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front Wind screen washer will need attention

Oil leak from gear box

Pass 17 Oct 2014 98,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 96,832 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 96,827 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber deterioted

nearside rear tyre wall deterioted

Pass 20 Oct 2012 95,578 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 95,578 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 94,731 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 94,731 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 93,550 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 92,601 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blad mmissing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 91,536 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 86,109 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 72,002 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 71,999 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 56,475 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 GKL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GKL, 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 GKL registered?

HN51 GKL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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