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HY51 VGT

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,921 mi
Last recorded79,921 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VGT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,921 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,928 miles

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

bonnet dented

coolant level low

n/s/r outer sill badly dented

o/s washer jet not on screen

o/s/f outer sill dented

Fail 12 Feb 2014 73,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

bonnet dented

coolant level low

n/s/r outer sill badly dented

o/s washer jet not on screen

o/s/f outer sill dented

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,670 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 67,670 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Damage to nearside outer sill.

Front brake discs badly worn/corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,767 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

o/s/f tyre wearing thin

Pass 11 Feb 2011 55,515 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,690 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,661 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 39,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,574 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Nov 2006 29,451 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 21,961 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 VGT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

HY51 VGT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is HY51 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 VGT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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