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HN51 UVJ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

155,554 mi
Last recorded155,554 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 UVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 155,554 miles

Offside rear Tyre wearing on the outer edge.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 155,554 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear Tyre wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 146,456 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jul 2014 130,954 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 8 Jul 2014 130,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 107,981 miles

Engine stabilizer bar worn

Scratches to screen

Fail 24 Jun 2013 107,981 miles

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

Engine stabilizer bar worn

Scratches to screen

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,080 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside wiper blade split

rear lateral vibration bar corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 78,191 miles

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

rear chassis noise brace corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 78,191 miles

rear chassis noise brace corroded

Fail 21 May 2010 67,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 67,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 58,715 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 58,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,517 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 48,517 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,428 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 39,428 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 32,346 miles

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

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

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

nail in tyre

Fail 5 May 2006 32,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nail in tyre

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 UVJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ registered?

HN51 UVJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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