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HN51 UNS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,578 mi
Last recorded121,578 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 121,578 miles

Nearside Front spot light glass broken

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 121,578 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front spot light glass broken

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 117,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 114,976 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 114,976 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,713 miles

n/s/f windscreen washers not working

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm on edges

o/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2013 101,713 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f windscreen washers not working

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm on edges

o/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2012 91,928 miles

n/s/f windscreen washer not working

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm

Fail 20 Jul 2012 91,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f windscreen washer not working

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm

Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,131 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 73,809 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 73,809 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,799 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 73,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 65,503 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 65,503 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 UNS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UNS, 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 UNS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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