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LM51 HKK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,651 mi
Last recorded31,651 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 HKK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 31,651 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 31,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake discs are corroding.

Pass 9 May 2013 28,936 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

O/s rear lamp lenses are damaged.

Part of centre rear brake light is not working.

Slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 8 May 2013 28,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Brake discs are corroding.

O/s rear lamp lenses are damaged.

Part of centre rear brake light is not working.

Slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 26,804 miles

Front number plate is damaged & only just acceptable.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 26,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake discs are heavily corroded & pitted.

Front number plate is damaged & only just acceptable.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 22,609 miles

Brake discs are worn & corroded, recommend thay are replaced next time pads are changed.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads look low.

Front number plate is damaged.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Slight imbalance to front brakes, n/s is not quite as good as o/s.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,609 miles

Brake discs are worn & corroded, recommend thay are replaced next time pads are changed.

Front brake pads look low.

Front number plate is damaged.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Slight imbalance to front brakes, n/s is not quite as good as o/s.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,183 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Oil on engine.

Rear numnber plate is deteriorating.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,866 miles

Intermittant noise from front of engine.

Oil leaks on engine.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Some smoke emitted through exhaust, suspect engine may be burning oil.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 11,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Intermittant noise from front of engine.

Oil leaks on engine.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Some smoke emitted through exhaust, suspect engine may be burning oil.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 2,701 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 2,562 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front tyres are wearing unevenly & are close to the limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 94,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 86,023 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LM51 HKK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LM51 HKK, 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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LM51 HKK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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