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HY51 SJO

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,108 mi
Last recorded110,108 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 SJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 110,108 miles

nsr tyre worn puntured cracking

osf tyre on limit

osr tyre perished cracking

earth fault rear light

front outer anti roll bar bushes worn

front seat backs insecure

oil leaks quite bad

rear axcel bushes worn close to excesive

rear seat belt not fully inspected due child seats

all tyres have edge wear some close or on limit

Fail 10 Nov 2012 110,108 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front outer anti roll bar bushes worn

front seat backs insecure

oil leaks quite bad

rear axcel bushes worn close to excesive

rear seat belt not fully inspected due child seats

slight earth fault osr

all tyres have edge wear some close or on limit

nsr tyre worn puntured cracking

osf tyre on limit

osr tyre perished cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2011 108,615 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 108,608 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 102,028 miles

advice all brake discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2009 94,381 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 94,246 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 87,234 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 87,234 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 81,932 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery went flat during test.had to boost to start

Pass 11 May 2007 75,063 miles

BRAKE DISCS RUSTY †REAR SUSPENSION BRACE BAR RUSTY/HOLED

Pass 25 Apr 2006 59,264 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 59,264 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2006 59,264 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SJO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJO, 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 SJO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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