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HJ51 WVY

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,064 mi
Last recorded103,064 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 WVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 103,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly om inner edge cords will be showing soon (5.2.3 (e))

eml on

n/s/r, o/s/r and o/s/f tyre perished with age

Pass 28 Jan 2019 101,322 miles

EML ON

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside headlamp ,slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2018 99,465 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 97,226 miles

Nearside Front antiroll link bush slight play

both rear tyres perishing

offside headlamp slight wobble

Pass 2 Feb 2016 95,440 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 95,440 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,425 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2012 84,947 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 81,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some corrosion on both front discs inner faces

Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,371 miles

some corrosion on both front discs inner faces

Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,783 miles

front brake discs starting to corro

Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,283 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 72,283 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,810 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 66,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 63,020 miles

o/s rear tyreon the limit in places

Fail 4 Sep 2007 63,020 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear tyreon the limit in places

Pass 30 Aug 2006 58,565 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 53,639 miles

both front tyres low tread.

front brake discs corroded.

offside rear tyre worn on edges.

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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HJ51 WVY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ51 WVY, 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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HJ51 WVY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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