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HJ51 YCC

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,868 mi
Last recorded89,868 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 YCC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,868 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 85,539 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 85,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 81,266 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 81,266 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 78,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2012 75,143 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 May 2012 75,143 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 70,893 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 65,514 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,469 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 54,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,401 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 48,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,948 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 29 Apr 2006 44,744 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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HJ51 YCC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YCC, 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 HJ51 YCC registered?

HJ51 YCC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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