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HN51 JPX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,716 mi
Last recorded181,716 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 JPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 181,716 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 170,729 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

front disks pitted

rear disks pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2011 170,729 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

front disks pitted

rear disks pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 162,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Fog light damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 162,423 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Fog light damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake Discs Wearing And Pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 153,667 miles

O/S/F Fog Light Not Working

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 135,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 135,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 114,337 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 114,052 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 91,243 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 69,898 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 69,898 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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 JPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JPX, 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 JPX registered?

HN51 JPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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