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MU51 HKP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,729 mi
Last recorded99,729 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 HKP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,729 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 May 2018 99,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension brace across rear axle corroded (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2017 96,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades split

engine management light on

Fail 13 May 2017 96,075 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades split

engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2016 92,224 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 92,169 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 85,913 miles

Front no plate damaged but still legable

N/S front and O/s rear tyre worn close to limit 3m

corrosion on both brake discs but not causing brake out of ballance.

slight play in N/S front anti roll bar end bush

Fail 3 May 2014 81,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S front tyre worn slightly on inside edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on front brake discs ( vehicle has been stood for long period )

slight corrosion on flexi hose ferruls

slight perrishing (cracks )on O/S rear tyre and 2mm tread depth

Pass 3 May 2014 81,154 miles

O/S front tyre worn slightly on inside edges

corrosion on front brake discs ( vehicle has been stood for long period )

slight corrosion on flexi hose ferruls

slight perrishing (cracks )on O/S rear tyre and 2mm tread depth

Pass 17 Mar 2012 75,900 miles

O/S rear tyre worn close to limit 3mm

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,600 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 60,317 miles

Front lower engine mounting worne

Fail 10 Apr 2010 60,317 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front lower engine mounting worne

Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,323 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,850 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

front fog lamp cracked

Fail 29 Feb 2008 42,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

front fog lamp cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2007 33,865 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 27,509 miles

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

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

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

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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MU51 HKP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MU51 HKP, 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 MU51 HKP registered?

MU51 HKP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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