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HG51 VLA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,974 mi
Last recorded119,974 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 119,974 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim slightly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 115,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front and rear slight roughness when spinning wheel

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 115,016 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front and rear slight roughness when spinning wheel

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2013 105,197 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear child seat fitted

noise nearside rear when spinning wheel unable to determin

Fail 9 Dec 2013 105,197 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear child seat fitted

noise nearside rear when spinning wheel unable to determin

Pass 28 Dec 2012 95,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 87,730 miles

Engine Stabiliser Bush Worn

Fail 21 Sep 2011 87,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Stabiliser Bush Worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 83,547 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 83,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2009 74,971 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 74,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 64,980 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 11 Dec 2008 64,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 55,557 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 45,606 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 39,316 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 VLA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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