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HN51 GVW

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,805 mi
Last recorded136,805 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 GVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2013 136,805 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

centre lower engine steady mounting has movement

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2012 128,890 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 128,890 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 118,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 118,390 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 105,806 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 105,806 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 91,023 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 73,427 miles

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

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

rear brace bar corroid

Pass 10 Oct 2007 63,730 miles

bar across rear axle getting rusty

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Fail 10 Oct 2007 63,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bar across rear axle getting rusty

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Pass 5 Oct 2006 54,614 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 44,460 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 44,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 GVW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN51 GVW?

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What year was HN51 GVW registered?

HN51 GVW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is HN51 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 GVW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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