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HN51 GTU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,627 mi
Last recorded133,627 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 GTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 133,627 miles

Rear road noise reduction bar corroded and holed

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jun 2017 133,627 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear road noise reduction bar corroded and holed

engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 116,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 116,544 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 104,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 89,247 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 77,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,111 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,688 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 55,688 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,214 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,047 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,970 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,385 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,982 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 GTU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

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

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