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HG51 LYR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,326 mi
Last recorded105,326 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 LYR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 105,326 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 98,334 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 90,598 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 85,004 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,781 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 78,781 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 69,466 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 58,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 48,818 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,849 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear anti- vibration beam corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2017 39,849 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear anti- vibration beam corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 37,839 miles

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

Rear suspenion strut brace corroded

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Feb 2015 36,797 miles

Both rear tyres getting low and cracking

Coolant leak

Front brakes fluctuating slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2014 36,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear metal cross member excessive corrosion noted

Fail 6 Jan 2014 36,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiper blade split on edges

rear metal cross member excessive corrosion noted

Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,120 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

rear support beam heavilly corroded

small amount of grease around nearside front cv gaiter

Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,850 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 31,715 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,022 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 29,022 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,960 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,358 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 20,358 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,451 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES (R)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 16,500 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LYR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG51 LYR, 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 HG51 LYR registered?

HG51 LYR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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