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HN51 GNX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,982 mi
Last recorded124,982 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 124,982 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 124,982 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)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 115,583 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2013 115,581 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f brake had slight bind

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Dec 2012 107,011 miles

gear box oil leak

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r brake hose end rusty

small stone chips to windscreen

steering wheel rubber starting to bubble

Fail 28 Dec 2012 107,011 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

eml light on

gear box oil leak

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r brake hose end rusty

small stone chips to windscreen

steering wheel rubber starting to bubble

Pass 8 Dec 2011 97,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 88,782 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake flexi ferrals have slight surface crossion

both rear tyres are starting to pearsh

nearside washer 1 not working

offside front hub is slightly greesy

small stone chips to the windscreen

steering wheel starting to delaminate

underside checked in wet conditions

Fail 21 Dec 2010 88,781 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake flexi ferrals have slight surface crossion

both rear tyres are starting to pearsh

nearside washer 1 not working

offside front hub is slightly greesy

small stone chips to the windscreen

steering wheel starting to delaminate

underside checked in wet conditions

Pass 23 Dec 2009 77,935 miles

slight play in steering rack

slight surface crossion to rear brake flexi ferrals

underside checked in wet conditions

Fail 23 Dec 2009 77,935 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

slight play in steering rack

slight surface crossion to rear brake flexi ferrals

underside checked in wet conditions

Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,934 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 66,934 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 56,001 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 56,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 2 Jan 2007 46,844 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 46,844 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 37,402 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 GNX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GNX, 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 GNX registered?

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

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