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HY51 RNZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

125,748 mi
Last recorded125,748 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 RNZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 125,748 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 125,539 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 115,352 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 115,351 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,086 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

steering rack has tight spots on lock to lock

Fail 18 Apr 2016 106,086 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

steering rack has tight spots on lock to lock

Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,029 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 101,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,187 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 96,187 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 91,539 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 91,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,740 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 84,740 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,774 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 78,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 72,038 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 72,038 miles

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 Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,590 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,957 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 52,957 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,078 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 50,078 miles

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

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 RNZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 RNZ, 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 RNZ registered?

HY51 RNZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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