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HJ51 YCF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,714 mi
Last recorded102,714 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 102,714 miles

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2015 97,390 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 97,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Front (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 93,392 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 93,372 miles

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,574 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Oct 2012 59,574 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,535 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,554 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 80,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,554 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,853 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 50,853 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,585 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,919 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 37,131 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 YCF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YCF, 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 YCF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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