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ST51 HTN

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,340 mi
Last recorded105,340 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 HTN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 105,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 104,363 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 103,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 100,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,135 miles

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

rear body/suspension lateral bar is very corroded and ready to fall off

Fail 2 Apr 2013 99,134 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

rear body/suspension lateral bar is very corroded and ready to fall off

Pass 6 Apr 2012 96,938 miles

2 nails in passenger rear tyre tread

Fail 2 Apr 2012 96,938 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

2 nails in passenger rear tyre tread

Pass 30 Mar 2011 92,600 miles

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

engine managment light is on indicating a fault

exhaust back box has a broken mounting rubber

Fail 30 Mar 2011 92,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine managment light is on indicating a fault

exhaust back box has a broken mounting rubber

Pass 31 Mar 2010 89,413 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 89,388 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 86,041 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,786 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 81,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 76,304 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 76,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside door won't open

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 HTN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST51 HTN, 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 HTN registered?

ST51 HTN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is ST51 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 HTN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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