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HJ51 ZMY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,239 mi
Last recorded115,239 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 ZMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 115,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed And incorrectly supported (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 115,209 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed And incorrectly supported (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 101,936 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rpugh when rotated

Pass 10 Sep 2016 97,757 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 94,017 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,572 miles

nsr tyre cut in tread

rear lower axle cross brace corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 78,572 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

nsr tyre cut in tread

rear lower axle cross brace corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,788 miles

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

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

rear stabiliser link corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 69,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear stabiliser link corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,823 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,172 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,233 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,595 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 50,585 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 47,140 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 39,298 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 ZMY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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