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HW51 CWR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

149,595 mi
Last recorded149,595 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 CWR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 149,595 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 149,594 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 145,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine oil & gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 141,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mounting arm repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some perishing of both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 141,142 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mounting arm repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some perishing of both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 136,351 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

gearbox stabiliser arm bush excessively worn

Fail 17 Mar 2023 136,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

gearbox stabiliser arm bush excessively worn

Pass 15 Mar 2022 129,911 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 123,143 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tailgate secured closed

Fail 11 Mar 2021 123,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres starting to perish & crack

tailgate secured closed

Pass 16 Mar 2020 119,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,538 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 113,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 106,691 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,015 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,176 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

front brake imbalance high

front discs in poor condition and pads worn close to limit

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

temporary repair to offside mirror and mirror slightly insecure but not affecting vison

Fail 18 Mar 2016 89,176 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

front brake imbalance high

front discs in poor condition and pads worn close to limit

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

temporary repair to offside mirror and mirror slightly insecure but not affecting vison

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,533 miles

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

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

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

rear body cross bar very rusty and holed

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,140 miles

offside door mirror loose

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

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and perishing

rear body cross member very rust and holed

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,762 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 60,762 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,920 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,598 miles

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

rear nearside door does not open from outside

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,585 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 41,585 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,154 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,025 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,742 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,198 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 16,709 miles

off side wiper blade slighty split

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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HW51 CWR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW51 CWR, 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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HW51 CWR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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