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HN51 GRK

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,464 mi
Last recorded112,464 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 112,464 miles

Rear axle cross brase badly corroded.Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Fail 28 May 2015 112,431 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear axle cross brase badly corroded.Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2014 97,622 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre perished and worn close to legal limit (185-60-15)

Fail 19 May 2014 97,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre perished and worn close to legal limit (185-60-15)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 86,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 86,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 74,079 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 65,799 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 55,517 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,644 miles

edge wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,607 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 48,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 22 Aug 2008 39,322 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 39,322 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

osr door will not open

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,725 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 35,725 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,813 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 GRK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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