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HY51 TVA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,737 mi
Last recorded88,737 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 TVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 88,737 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 83,936 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 83,936 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 78,953 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 78,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 72,356 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 72,356 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,908 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 64,908 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 58,480 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 58,480 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 51,001 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 45,020 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 38,992 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 33,034 miles

both rear tyres has cracking on side walls

Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,322 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 17,916 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 12,466 miles

child seat fitted to osr at time of test\front tyres wearing on outer tread and all tyres for sidewall damage and slight perishing

Fail 29 Oct 2013 12,466 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted to osr at time of test\front tyres wearing on outer tread and all tyres for sidewall damage and slight perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 10,274 miles

buffing to nsf tyre outer sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2011 8,910 miles

Boot floor / spare wheel well badly accident damaged , bent.

Both front tyre sidewalls scuffed/perished.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2010 8,025 miles

REAR BOOT FLOOR PAN AREA HAS ACCIDENT DAMAGE

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 8,025 miles

REAR BOOT FLOOR PAN AREA HAS ACCIDENT DAMAGE

Pass 17 Apr 2009 7,815 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 6,795 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 6,006 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 5,128 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 TVA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

HY51 TVA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2001.

Is HY51 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 TVA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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