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HN51 HGD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

147,903 mi
Last recorded147,903 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 HGD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 147,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 145,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 28 Sep 2023 141,596 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing

Slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe from flexi hose to wheel cylinder

Fail 28 Sep 2023 141,596 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing

Slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe from flexi hose to wheel cylinder

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 138,466 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 138,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 134,623 miles

hazard light switch intermittently not working

Fail 28 Sep 2021 134,623 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

hazard light switch intermittently not working

Pass 28 Sep 2020 131,883 miles

Central Rear Lower rear under body metal brace bar corroded away and no longer present on vehicle

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 5.0mm, o/s/f 6.5mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, o/s/r 5.0mm, 185/60/15 84h, slight perishing to n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 27 Sep 2019 129,622 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 185/60/15 84H.

Fail 27 Sep 2019 129,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 185/60/15 84H.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 125,951 miles

coolant leakage from lower corner of radiator

corrosion to rear transverse support bar

n/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

o/s/f tyre tread badly perished, very slight perishing to n/s/f tyre tread

slight greasy residue around o/s outer cv boot

slight perishing / cracking to front anti roll bar d bushes

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 6.0mm, o/s/f 3.0mm, n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 185/60/15 84h

Pass 8 Sep 2017 121,828 miles

n/s/f fog light glass broken / cracked

o/s/f brake binding slightly and brake balance close to max limit

o/s/f tyre tread badly perished and worn on inner edge

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 6.0mm, o/s/f 3.5m, n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 185/60/15 84h

Pass 28 Sep 2016 117,491 miles

hazard switch sticky but operational

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,191 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 105,915 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 105,915 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 104,807 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 102,065 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 94,973 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 94,973 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 94,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

battrey loose in boot

spare tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,224 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 89,224 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front wipers worn

Offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2009 81,262 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 81,262 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,306 miles

o/s/f tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,030 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 68,030 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,275 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 51,596 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 HGD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 HGD, 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 HGD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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