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LN51 HKE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,821 mi
Last recorded165,821 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 HKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 165,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 165,819 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn abs ring broken (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2015 161,186 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 161,183 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 161,196 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 161,183 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 161,183 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 159,571 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 154,278 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 154,262 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 140,183 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear frame support slight corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2009 140,183 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear frame support slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2008 123,996 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 105,481 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 90,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2005 68,332 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 18 Oct 2005 68,332 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

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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LN51 HKE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LN51 HKE, 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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What year was LN51 HKE registered?

LN51 HKE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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