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HK51 AYC

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,459 mi
Last recorded63,459 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 AYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,232 miles

Offside front tyre cracked/perished

Fail 23 Jul 2014 57,232 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,336 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to clearly view all brake pads

Fail 13 Jan 2014 55,336 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to clearly view all brake pads

Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air filter housing insecure

air filter intake pipe incomplete

gearbox oil leak at offside front driveshaft seal

offside front tyre starting to perish, over 5 years old

offside wiper blade rubber split but still clearing screen effectivly

Fail 16 Jan 2013 51,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air filter housing insecure

air filter intake pipe incomplete

at the start of test hazzard lights did not work, during emissions test serveral operations of the swich were performed after which hazzards started working

engine management light comes on intermitently

gearbox oil leak at offside front driveshaft seal

offside front tyre starting to perish, over 5 years old

offside wiper blade rubber split but still clearing screen effectivly

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,194 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,408 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 46,402 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,768 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check engine oil level with dipstick

Pass 9 Jan 2009 43,578 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,238 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jan 2008 43,234 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2006 31,896 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 20,895 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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HK51 AYC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black 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 HK51 AYC, 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 HK51 AYC registered?

HK51 AYC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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The MOT history for HK51 AYC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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