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HY51 VGE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,100 mi
Last recorded113,100 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VGE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 113,100 miles

Engine management light illuminated during test period

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front fog lamp lense damaged/broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle temperature guage showing hot during test period

Fail 21 Aug 2013 112,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E M light on

slight damage in windsreen

Pass 9 Aug 2012 101,093 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 87,195 miles

oil leak from gearbox

rear stabilizer corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning light on

front wiper motor worn

Fail 28 May 2011 86,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning light on

front brake discs deteriorated

front wiper motor worn

oil leak from gearbox

rear stabilizer corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 79,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension cross member corroded.

wiper blades in a poor condition.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 79,165 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension cross member corroded.

wiper blades in a poor condition.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,441 miles

Rear suspension cross stablizer bar corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 63,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 55,776 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,173 miles

rear wiper split

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 VGE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

HY51 VGE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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