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HY51 VJD

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,284 mi
Last recorded117,284 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VJD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 117,284 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 117,283 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2017 112,307 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anti roll bar d mounts deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2017 112,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anti roll bar d mounts deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2016 108,373 miles

all rear seat belts child seats fitted

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 5 May 2016 108,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

all rear seat belts child seats fitted

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2015 103,644 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)

drivers seat mechanism worn

Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,956 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 22 Apr 2014 100,956 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front brake discs deteriorating

front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 17 Apr 2013 93,164 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs deteriorating(inner face)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,164 miles

front brake discs deteriorating(inner face)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,007 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,988 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and ridged

Fail 20 Apr 2011 71,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and ridged

Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,310 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2009 57,091 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,773 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 48,762 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,756 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 VJD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VJD, 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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HY51 VJD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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