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HN51 GRF

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,138 mi
Last recorded106,138 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 106,138 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 105,946 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 105,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 104,715 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 104,710 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,846 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 103,249 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,554 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 101,299 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 101,297 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,193 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,703 miles

Centre Rear outer part of boot catch missing

Fail 12 Oct 2016 98,697 miles

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

Centre Rear outer part of boot catch missing

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,313 miles

Nearside Rear tyre signs of perishing

aux belt starting to break up

Pass 23 Oct 2014 95,951 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,393 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 29 Oct 2012 37,074 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,074 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,083 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 35,083 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,151 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,306 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,106 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,089 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 GRF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GRF, 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 GRF registered?

HN51 GRF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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