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HY51 RSZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,528 mi
Last recorded115,528 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 RSZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,528 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 115,528 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,940 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 107,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill at rear (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 102,446 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,670 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 90,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Advise o/s/r tyre approaching wear marks

Advise on o/s/f lower driving light in.op

Advise phonic abs rings on hubs failed

Fail 31 Jan 2015 90,408 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,582 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 87,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,990 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,341 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,410 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,181 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 67,177 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,392 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,960 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,431 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 47,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 42,526 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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HY51 RSZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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