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HT51 ZCL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

112,585 mi
Last recorded112,585 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 ZCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 112,585 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 112,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 112,567 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 105,484 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 105,482 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 96,738 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 96,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 93,587 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/r tyre cracking and perishing on inner tread and sidewall

Fail 27 Sep 2016 93,587 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/r tyre cracking and perishing on inner tread and sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,656 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 88,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,437 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 84,437 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 79,039 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,297 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 69,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Oct 2011 69,774 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,471 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 65,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 58,291 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 58,291 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,551 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 46,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,714 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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HT51 ZCL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HT51 ZCL, 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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HT51 ZCL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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