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HG51 LYS

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,340 mi
Last recorded104,340 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 LYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 104,340 miles

Oil leak

damage to offside front wing noted

Fail 7 Apr 2011 104,398 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

damage to offside front wing noted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 92,980 miles

chunks out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

play in o/s/f ball joint on limit

slight leak from o/s/f outer c.v boot

Pass 8 Apr 2009 80,566 miles

front brake pads quite thin

n/s/f tyre + n/s/r tyre both close to limit

pin hole in o/s/f outer c.v boot

Fail 2 Apr 2008 61,620 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,620 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 52,241 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 52,241 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,875 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 45,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LYS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG51 LYS registered?

HG51 LYS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is HG51 LYS safe to buy?

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