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HG51 FJY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,231 mi
Last recorded90,231 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 FJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 90,231 miles

brake pipe greased

Fail 19 Dec 2017 90,175 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

brake pipe greased

Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,736 miles

slight corrosion under body

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,748 miles

slight perishing of offside & nearside rear tyres

Pass 22 Dec 2014 82,139 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 82,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,023 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,378 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 73,733 miles

Front pads worn

Fail 6 Dec 2011 73,733 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front pads worn

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,477 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing

Fail 21 Oct 2010 70,477 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,441 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 63,435 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,081 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 59,071 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,143 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,888 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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HG51 FJY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG51 FJY, 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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HG51 FJY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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