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HY51 RVC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,570 mi
Last recorded122,570 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 RVC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 122,570 miles

nearside front constant velocity gaitor loose but not insecure to the extent that it allows the ingress of dirt

Fail 18 Jul 2012 122,570 miles

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

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

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

nearside front constant velocity gaitor loose but not insecure to the extent that it allows the ingress of dirt

Pass 1 Aug 2011 119,288 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 119,288 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 116,447 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 116,447 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2009 102,372 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,976 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,079 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 65,079 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,536 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 47,541 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 47,541 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RVC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

HY51 RVC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is HY51 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 RVC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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