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LB51 HNK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,929 mi
Last recorded163,929 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 HNK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 163,929 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Oct 2017 163,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding )(urgent attention recommended

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Oct 2016 160,290 miles

Offside Rear rumble from wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 30 Oct 2015 155,581 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 155,581 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 150,929 miles

nearside front inner wing cover would benefit from refitting

offside front tyre wor low on edges

slight rumble from both rear wheel bearings when rotated

Pass 30 Oct 2013 144,921 miles

aux drive belt in poor condition(urgent attention recommended)

slight rumble from both rear wheel bearings when rotated

Fail 28 Oct 2013 144,879 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

aux drive belt in poor condition(urgent attention recommended)

slight rumble from both rear wheel bearings when rotated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 137,532 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres outer walls starting to split

front and rear under wheel archs covered

Fail 29 Oct 2012 137,531 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres outer walls starting to split

front and rear under wheel archs covered

Pass 12 Oct 2011 129,692 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 129,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

oil leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2010 126,205 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 126,142 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs very poor & corroded, both rear bearings are noisey, washers poor

Pass 1 Oct 2009 121,931 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 106,441 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 98,116 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 87,193 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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LB51 HNK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LB51 HNK, 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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LB51 HNK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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