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HG51 VCZ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,099 mi
Last recorded120,099 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 120,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 120,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 101,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 76,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 69,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,273 miles

N/S number plate light n/w

Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,518 miles

Service brake efficiency getting abit low

Small crack at screen

Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,847 miles

O/S/F outer drive shaft gaiter starting to get abit perrished and cracked slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,487 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,891 miles

O/S W/Blade rubber split at end

Small crack at screen

Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,100 miles

N/S/F tyre getting abit low on tread and abit worn at outer tread edge

Small crack at screen

Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,179 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,693 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,201 miles

O/S/R tyre has slight split/seperation at inner tread edge/sidewall edge area (NOT exposing cords/ply at time of test)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,073 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 41,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Park brake lever is slightly stiff at release.

Rear tyres show wear at outer edges.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,355 miles

Park brake lever is slightly stiff at release.

Rear tyres show wear at outer edges.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,066 miles

Appears to be slight corrosion at O/S/F inner wing/chassis area behind B/Pipes, under bonnet area

Rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,803 miles

B/Fluid level abit low

Both rear and N/S/F tyres starting to get abit low on tread

Front inner b/pads appear low

W/Blades split at ends

Fail 15 Oct 2008 32,803 miles

Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

B/Fluid level abit low

Both rear and N/S/F tyres starting to get abit low on tread

Front inner b/pads appear low

W/Blades split at ends

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,162 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,500 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 VCZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

HG51 VCZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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