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HG51 YGH

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,191 mi
Last recorded77,191 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 YGH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 77,191 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 75,965 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 75,963 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 74,212 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,709 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 68,519 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 68,519 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps and fog lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

rear tyres different size as to front ones

Fail 1 Sep 2020 67,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

rear tyres different size as to front ones

Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,579 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 56,215 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 56,215 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,674 miles

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

Offside Front disc rusty on inside edge

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 49,652 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,728 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 46,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 43,981 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,241 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 41,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,704 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,576 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,920 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,504 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,841 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 11,977 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 11,478 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 10,976 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 YGH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YGH, 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 YGH registered?

HG51 YGH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is HG51 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 YGH shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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