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MW51 HTE

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,655 mi
Last recorded106,655 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 HTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 106,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to open boot

Fail 18 Mar 2019 106,655 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to open boot

Pass 9 Mar 2018 102,527 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

e.m.light on

unable to open tailgate

Fail 8 Mar 2018 102,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

e.m.light on

unable to open tailgate

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,691 miles

e.m.light on

Fail 27 Feb 2017 100,689 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

e.m.light on

front brakes grabbing on

Pass 22 Dec 2015 95,926 miles

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

exhaust corroded

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 22 Dec 2015 95,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust corroded

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 18 Dec 2014 91,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

alt belt frayed slightly

e.m.light on

exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/f brake grabbing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake discs worn

rear lateral brace bar corroded

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 86,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake discs worn

rear lateral brace bar corroded

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 82,069 miles

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

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

both front tyres [sidewalls poor condition]

brake discs worn

e.m.light on

lateral vibration bar corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2012 82,069 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres [sidewalls poor condition]

brake discs worn

e.m.light on

lateral vibration bar corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,284 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER TREAD LOW

Fail 31 Aug 2011 76,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

E M LIGHT STAYING ON

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER TREAD LOW

Pass 15 May 2010 69,225 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 4 Mar 2009 58,502 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,195 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,778 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 47,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,000 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2005 34,426 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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MW51 HTE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MW51 HTE, 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 MW51 HTE registered?

MW51 HTE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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