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KU51 HHR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,730 mi
Last recorded74,730 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 HHR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,730 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor weeping

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

slight smearing to wipers

Fail 10 Apr 2019 74,730 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor weeping

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

power steering fluid over filled

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,620 miles

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

Offside Rear cracking and perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,323 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,216 miles

brake fluid discoloured

offside rear wheel bearing possible noise

Fail 15 Apr 2015 62,012 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 60,078 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 60,078 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre started to go out of shape and split on side walls

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,725 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,533 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

front brake discs badly worn on inner edge

nearside windscreen washer not working, but windscreen still cleared effectivly

unable to open nearside rear door from the outside

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,588 miles

front brake discs have a reduced braking surface due to corrosion

high level brake light not working

Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,588 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs have a reduced braking surface due to corrosion

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,115 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 44,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,355 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,828 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,665 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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KU51 HHR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU51 HHR, 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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KU51 HHR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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