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HN51 WGG

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,663 mi
Last recorded127,663 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 WGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 127,663 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 127,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 116,326 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 116,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 105,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2013 105,202 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2012 95,218 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 95,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,414 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 83,413 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,189 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 74,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,521 miles

srs lamp on

2 x child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 67,521 miles

2 x child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

srs lamp on

Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,046 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 61,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,100 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE ON LEGAL LIMIT AND SHOULD BE REPLACED ASAP.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads appear to be around 3/4 down and disks should be replaced at the same time.

unable to open n/s rear door from in or outside.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 56,100 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE ONLY JUST WITHIN LEGAL LIMITS AND REPLACEMENT IS STRONGLY ADVISED.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads appear to be around 3/4 worn, disks should be replaced at same time.

Headlamp on o/s has test pattern which is just acceptable.

N/s rear door wont open from inside or outside!

Fail 17 Oct 2006 49,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front service brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2006 49,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front service brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2005 43,433 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 43,433 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WGG, 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 WGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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