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RN51 HFU

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,520 mi
Last recorded86,520 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 HFU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 86,520 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 86,517 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,755 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 76,431 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,514 miles

Offside rear brake has slight bind

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,404 miles

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

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

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,659 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 61,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,512 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate cracked

rear number plate starting to delaminate

unable to test n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts, child seats fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,478 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 48,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 45,173 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 38,170 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm

child seat centre rear belt

front number plate cracked

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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RN51 HFU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RN51 HFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN51 HFU registered?

RN51 HFU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is RN51 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 HFU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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