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RA51 HUJ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,042 mi
Last recorded97,042 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 HUJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 97,042 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 92,217 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 89,172 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 89,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 85,790 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 85,790 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,803 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 77,803 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,513 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 76,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 72,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,279 miles

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

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 60,143 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,197 miles

rear beam corroded and holed

Fail 25 Jul 2013 57,197 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear beam corroded and holed

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 48,223 miles

o/s and n/s front discs slightly pitted inner side.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,802 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,903 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,568 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,642 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 27,898 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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RA51 HUJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA51 HUJ, 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 RA51 HUJ registered?

RA51 HUJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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