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HY51 BLF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

145,563 mi
Last recorded145,563 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 BLF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2015 145,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 138,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres close to limit

front inner brake pads

Pass 26 Nov 2013 138,683 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front inner brake pads

Fail 21 Nov 2013 138,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 128,501 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 128,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 119,487 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 119,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 115,969 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 115,969 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010
Fail 8 Mar 2010

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 91,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 11 May 2009 91,077 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,648 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 78,648 miles

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

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

DRIVERS SEAT WORN , ALL ADVIOSES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Mar 2007 65,024 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 64,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 53,206 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMMIT , ALL ADVISES ASSRESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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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HY51 BLF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY51 BLF, 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 HY51 BLF registered?

HY51 BLF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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