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HY51 VGX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,742 mi
Last recorded78,742 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 78,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 76,842 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,725 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,983 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,468 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,001 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 66,001 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,942 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,473 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 61,473 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,536 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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,983 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,114 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,500 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 VGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

HY51 VGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is HY51 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 VGX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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