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HG51 VAU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,511 mi
Last recorded120,511 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 120,511 miles

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

Nearside Front ABS ring slight damage

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 120,507 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front ABS ring slight damage

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,620 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 105,031 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 105,031 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 93,696 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front tyres perishing

o/s/f jacking point damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,488 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,529 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 84,529 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 72,405 miles

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

o/s/f cv boot slight cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,178 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 65,178 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 58,232 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,232 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,432 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 50,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,675 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 33,198 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 VAU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

HG51 VAU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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