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HY51 SMO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,955 mi
Last recorded51,955 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 SMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 51,955 miles

Exhaust rusty and poor

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

Wipers not parking

Pass 7 May 2015 49,481 miles

exhaust rusty / poor

front discs poor / rusty / worn

play in suspension

Fail 1 May 2014 46,833 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Underside rusty

Pass 1 May 2014 46,833 miles

Oil leak

Underside rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2012 92,348 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 92,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 43,132 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish on sidewall

offside rear door does not open

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,364 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r door can not be opened from inside or outside

Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,052 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,224 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,708 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,314 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 SMO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

HY51 SMO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HY51 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 SMO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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