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HN51 WCT

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,209 mi
Last recorded90,209 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 WCT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 90,209 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 90,207 miles

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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,360 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,891 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 85,275 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,269 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 84,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,907 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2012 82,907 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 78,080 miles

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

both front suspension springs worn on lower coils

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2011 78,080 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension springs worn on lower coils

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,777 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 72,777 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,683 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 67,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 63,998 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 63,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,896 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 58,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,802 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 41,833 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 WCT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WCT, 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 WCT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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