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HN51 JRU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,649 mi
Last recorded58,649 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 58,649 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides,inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 58,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2022 56,928 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,108 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear very slight (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 56,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear very slight (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,747 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 55,510 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 55,510 miles

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear strut brace across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 55,198 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,952 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,981 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 49,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,759 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 46,757 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front tyre punctured

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,873 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,732 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox area.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,732 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre,not repairable if punctured

Fail 29 Sep 2011 33,732 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre,not repairable if punctured

Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,111 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 31,111 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,880 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Wheels trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2006 19,106 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2005 17,059 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 JRU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN51 JRU registered?

HN51 JRU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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