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HK51 JYX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,312 mi
Last recorded112,312 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 JYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 112,312 miles

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

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 112,312 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 108,130 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 108,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 103,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

near side front tyre perished and worn low

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 22 Aug 2013 103,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

near side front tyre perished and worn low

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,643 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2012 97,643 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,194 miles

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

operation of hazard switch

Pass 29 Oct 2010 93,567 miles

Front brake disks slightly worn

Fail 28 Oct 2010 93,567 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disks slightly worn

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 92,704 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 80,137 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 67,667 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 56,592 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 47,131 miles

slight roughness nearside rear wheel bearing

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 JYX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc 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 JYX, 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 JYX registered?

HK51 JYX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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