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HN51 UNF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,139 mi
Last recorded82,139 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 82,139 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 Sep 2016 82,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Aug 2015 74,512 miles

Engine management light displayed at time of test

Front Steering rack inner joints have slight play at time of test

Nearside Front Wiper blade rubber slightly deteriorated at time of test

Fail 14 Aug 2015 74,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine management light displayed at time of test

Front Steering rack inner joints have slight play at time of test

Nearside Front Wiper blade rubber slightly deteriorated at time of test

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,209 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,008 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 62,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

lower engine stabiliser bar rear bush well worn

Fail 25 Oct 2011 44,613 miles

Front brake discs poor

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,613 miles

Front brake discs poor

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,374 miles

Rear lateral bar badly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 39,374 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear lateral bar badly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,708 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 36,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,296 miles

n/s front tyre inner side wall perished

Fail 26 Oct 2007 32,840 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,840 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 30,979 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

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 UNF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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