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ST51 HSZ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,534 mi
Last recorded119,534 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 HSZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 119,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm / low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in inner edge

Oil leak around gearbox ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal slight misting around pump union (2.3.3b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 119,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm / low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in inner edge

Oil leak around gearbox ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal slight misting around pump union (2.3.3b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 116,717 miles

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

Nearside Front rim bent

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rim bent

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 116,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front rim bent

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rim bent

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 114,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch padel rubber missing

o/s/f tyre getting low on treads

o/s/r wheel rim bent

Fail 28 Aug 2014 114,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch padel rubber missing

o/s/f tyre getting low on treads

o/s/r wheel rim bent

Pass 31 Aug 2013 109,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r wheel rim bent on inner side

Fail 29 Aug 2013 109,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/r wheel rim bent on inner side

Pass 8 May 2012 102,157 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 102,157 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 99,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 91,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 82,729 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2009 82,729 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2008 72,851 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 67,939 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 64,398 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 60,613 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 60,610 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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ST51 HSZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ST51 HSZ, 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 ST51 HSZ registered?

ST51 HSZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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