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HY51 VJJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,749 mi
Last recorded84,749 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,749 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 73,790 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls pehrished

Front wipers split but still giving an adequate view of the road

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

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

Uneven tyre wear on inner edge of N/S/R tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2012 73,790 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both rear tyre sidewalls pehrished

Front wipers split but still giving an adequate view of the road

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

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

Uneven tyre wear on inner edge of N/S/R tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,845 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 63,792 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,958 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,907 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 49,640 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,127 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 44,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre has several small cuts on inner sidewall.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,874 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts and/or delamination to both side walls.

Fail 29 Dec 2005 34,486 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres getting low on tread, nearside rear tyre perrishing. nearside front tyre has cuts in inner side wall not exposing cords.

Pass 29 Dec 2005 34,486 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres getting low on tread, nearside rear tyre perrishing. nearside front tyre has cuts in inner side wall not exposing cords.

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 VJJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

HY51 VJJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HY51 VJJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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