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HN51 GXV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,948 mi
Last recorded116,948 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 116,948 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 116,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack gaiter fluid leak (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Axle beam cracked axle strengthening bar rotten (2.5.A.5a)

Rear Axle beam cracked axle strengthening bar rotten (2.5.A.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 106,476 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 105,768 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear cross brace corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 105,018 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 102,803 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2011 91,744 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 80,785 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 68,172 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 68,172 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,909 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2007 46,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,679 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 GXV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GXV, 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 GXV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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