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HN51 JNJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,662 mi
Last recorded114,662 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 JNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 114,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 114,644 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is flat

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 113,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 113,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,738 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 108,729 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 104,093 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2015 104,072 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished and cracking

o/s front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,119 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Mar 2014 102,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,693 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 96,516 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 85,323 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre has cracks in outer tread pattern

spare tyre tread low

Fail 31 May 2011 85,323 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre has cracks in outer tread pattern

spare tyre tread low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,369 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 71,369 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 63,139 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 63,139 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,418 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,784 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,052 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 26,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2005 23,588 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 23,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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 JNJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JNJ, 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 JNJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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