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HN51 JOJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,789 mi
Last recorded122,789 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 JOJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 122,789 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 5 Sep 2013 122,120 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 118,048 miles

engine stabiliser mounting deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2012 118,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine stabiliser mounting deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2011 112,704 miles

Battery insecure

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Sep 2011 112,704 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Sep 2010 110,125 miles

Washer aim high

Fail 14 Sep 2010 110,125 miles

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

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

Washer aim high

Pass 28 May 2009 100,854 miles

Light scraching to windscreen

Slight rumble to off side nffront wheel bearing

Fail 28 May 2009 100,854 miles

Light scraching to windscreen

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Slight rumble to off side nffront wheel bearing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2008 89,363 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 77,689 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 30 May 2006 66,360 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 59,960 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 JOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JOJ, 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 JOJ registered?

HN51 JOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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