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SH51 HKW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 HKW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 100,561 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 100,554 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,411 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 87,275 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 69,233 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 69,233 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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,028 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 48,020 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking nearside rear brake pipe busrt during rbt (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 47,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,614 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,977 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,746 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,739 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 43,739 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres spliting on tread surface

Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,619 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,670 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,670 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,629 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 37,629 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,547 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 34,078 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 34,078 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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SH51 HKW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SH51 HKW, 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 SH51 HKW registered?

SH51 HKW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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