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HY51 SMU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

138,204 mi
Last recorded138,204 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 138,204 miles

rbt showing brake imbalances

rear axle bushes perishing/worn

rear wiper worn

Fail 25 Aug 2017 138,195 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rbt showing brake imbalances

rear axle bushes perishing/worn

rear wiper worn

Pass 17 Aug 2016 129,657 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fanbelt splitting

rear beam bushes bonding wear

steering fluid minimum level

unable to assess wipers/screen

Fail 17 Aug 2016 129,657 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fanbelt splitting

gearoil seepage,clutch noisy

rear beam bushes bonding wear

steering fluid minimum level

unable to assess wipers/screen

Pass 21 Aug 2015 125,259 miles

gearbox leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 125,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

gearbox leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 111,166 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Aug 2014 111,166 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Aug 2013 102,023 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 102,023 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 93,409 miles

airbag light on,upper stop lamp dim,engine mount playmfront tyres edges wear

Pass 12 Aug 2011 86,069 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 86,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 79,215 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,106 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,653 miles

front tyre treads low

Fail 28 Aug 2008 69,653 miles

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

front tyre treads low

Pass 14 Jul 2008 68,652 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 68,652 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 60,377 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 60,377 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2006 54,701 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 54,701 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 SMU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY51 SMU registered?

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

Is HY51 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 SMU shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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